Tom Holland Is Looking Forward to ‘Setting Up the Next Chapter’ For a New ‘Spider-Man’ Star: ‘I Could Do What Downey Did For Me’
Tom Holland expressed his enthusiasm for passing on the Spider-Man mantle to the next star in the Marvel franchise. He mentioned his desire to help set up the next chapter, whether it involves characters like Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen. Holland reflected on the impact Robert Downey Jr. had on his career and hopes to replicate that for the next generation.
- ▪Tom Holland is eager to pass on the Spider-Man mantle to a new star.
- ▪He expressed a desire to help set up the next chapter of the franchise.
- ▪Holland referenced Robert Downey Jr.'s influence on his career and aims to do the same for future actors.
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Home Film News May 30, 2026 12:20pm PT Tom Holland Is Looking Forward to ‘Setting Up the Next Chapter’ For a New ‘Spider-Man’ Star: ‘I Could Do What Downey Did For Me’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 2 hours ago Steven Spielberg Says Hollywood Should Never ‘Use AI as the Final Word on Anything Creative’: ‘That’s Where I Draw the Line’ 3 days ago Jill Biden Thought Joe Biden Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During 2024 Debate With Donald Trump: ‘Scared Me to Death’ 3 days ago See All ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Tom Holland recently told Empire that he is looking forward to passing on the “Spider-Man” mantle to whoever takes over the Marvel franchise next.
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