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Tom Holland Ready to Pass Spider-Man Torch
31 Jul
Summary
- Holland plans to pass the Spider-Man mantle to a new actor.
- He has a clear vision for the succession after 'No Way Home'.
- Owen Cooper is Holland's top pick for the next Spider-Man.
Tom Holland, who has portrayed Spider-Man since 2016, is preparing to pass the mantle of the web-slinging superhero. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Holland shared that a detailed plan for the transition has been in development since the completion of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in 2021. He expressed excitement about this 'passing on of the baton.'
Holland, who has appeared in six MCU films as Peter Parker, views himself as a mentor figure. He hopes to emulate Robert Downey Jr.'s guidance during his early career. In a separate interview, Holland explicitly named 'Adolescence' star Owen Cooper as his desired successor, praising Cooper's talent and current buzz.
