Tom Holland says he would be "content swinging off into the sunset" after Spider-Man
Washington DC, May 29
Actor Tom Holland has opened up about the future of his journey as Spider-Man, saying he would eventually feel "so content swinging off into the sunset" and passing the superhero mantle to another actor, according to People.
Holland first appeared as Peter Parker in Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and went on to headline three Spider-Man films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Speaking to Empire magazine ahead Iof the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland reflected on what the future could look like for the franchise.
"For whoever's next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter," Holland said, according to People.
"Whatever that looks like, I don't know," he added.
The actor also compared his own Marvel journey with Robert Downey Jr., whose Tony Stark played a mentor and father figure to Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
"But, if I could do what Downey did for me, then I would be so content swinging off into the sunset," Holland shared.
Holland became the third actor to portray Peter Parker on the big screen after Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. Both actors reunited with Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Apart from the Spider-Man trilogy, Holland also appeared in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, besides making a cameo in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, according to People.
According to the report, 'Brand New Day', inspired by the comic storyline of the same name, follows the events of 'No Way Home', where Peter Parker lives in a world where his loved ones no longer remember him, while he continues operating as Spider-Man.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is slated to release in theatres on July 31.
Meanwhile, Holland will also be seen in filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, which is set to hit theatres on July 17, according to People.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I love Tom Holland's Spider-Man, but I'm a bit skeptical about them moving on so soon. With 'Brand New Day' coming out, it feels like they're already planning the exit. In India, we often see actors play iconic roles for decades—like Shah Rukh Khan as Raj or Salman Khan as Prem. Tom is only 28; he could do more. But if he's happy, I guess that's what matters.
The idea of Tom Holland passing the mantle to Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen is actually brilliant. In India, we have a tradition of "guru-shishya" parampara—like how Amitabh Bachchan mentored Ranbir Kapoor in 'Brahmastra'. Tom following Downey's footsteps would be poetic. Can't wait for 'Brand New Day'! July 31 is my birthday—perfect timing! 🎉
I've been following Spider-Man since Tobey Maguire, and Holland has been a worthy successor. But honestly, this constant recasting feels like a Hollywood version of our Indian soap operas—endless rotation of characters. Still, if Holland wants to bow out gracefully, more power to him. The Nolan film 'The Odyssey' sounds interesting too.
Tom Holland's humility is refreshing. In Bollywood, we've seen actors cling to roles well past their prime (looking at you, certain '90s stars). Him acknowledging that Spider-Man is bigger than him is a lesson for Indian cinema too. Would love to see a proper Miles Morales movie—maybe with some Indian influences in the storyline? Imagine Spider-Man in Mumbai! 🕷️🇮🇳
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