Tom Holland Recalls WhichSpider-ManSecret Was 'Torturous' as He Gets Ready to Reprise the Marvel Superhero

Mar. 15, 2025

Zendaya and Tom Holland.Photo:Jay-Maidment / Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios/ Courtesy Everett Collection

Jay-Maidment / Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios/ Courtesy Everett Collection

Tom Hollandis venturing back into his past.In an interview withGood Morning America, the 28-year-old actor reflected on some of his earlier works before becoming well-known as Spider-Man.In one clip, Holland watched a video of himself practicing for his role in the musicalBilly Elliot, where he starred as the titular character beginning in 2008. He recalled getting in trouble with his parents for mispronouncing the word “spotted.““I remember my dad corrected me, saying, ‘No, son, it’s not spodded; it’s spotted,'” Holland said, putting emphasis on the letter ‘T.’ He added that looking back, he would tell his younger self to “stick with it and keep having fun.” He would also advise himself not to let the work become “too much.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Actor Tom Holland arrives at “The Impossible” Premiere at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 9, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.Jason Merritt/GettyDuring the interview, Holland also watched himself in the2021 movieSpider-Man: No Way Home,where he played Peter Parker. He recounted how he and his costars,Tobey MaguireandAndrew Garfield, improvised a few lines in the film.“I loved being on set with those guys in our suits, having the freedom to kind of just make stuff up and have fun with it,” he said. “And a testament to John Watts, our director, because he created an environment that’s so creatively inspiring that we got some really cool stuff from just the three of us having a lot of fun together.“Holland added that, as a Spider-Man fan himself, being part of the film and keeping secrets about the plot was challenging. “It was actually torturous,” he said.He also reflected on the first time he walked onto aSpider-Manset in costume, noting he will never forget that day. “It was amazing,” he says, adding how it still feels like just yesterday. “We had so much fun. I remember just laughing and laughing and laughing. And poor Jon, it was like herding cats when we were all on set together.““It was a good time,” Holland added. “I’m grateful to those guys for coming and doing such a good job being part of it and sharing their experience with me.“Getty image of Tom Holland.Getty ImagesPretty soon, Holland will be getting back into his spidey suit. During a previous appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, heconfirmedthatSpider-Man 4begins filming next year.“It’s happening,” Holland revealed, as Fallon rose from his desk to embrace the actor and celebrate the news. “Next summer, we start shooting, everything’s good to go. We’re nearly there,” he added. “Super exciting. Yeah, I can’t wait.“The nextSpider-Manmovie will follow 2021’sNo Way Home, in which Holland famously teamed up with formerSpider-ManstarsTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfieldin a film that celebrated the two-decade history ofSpider-Manmovies.Since then, updates on a fourth movie have been few and far between, though Holland and studio executives remained insistent asequel would be made.

Tom Hollandis venturing back into his past.

In an interview withGood Morning America, the 28-year-old actor reflected on some of his earlier works before becoming well-known as Spider-Man.

In one clip, Holland watched a video of himself practicing for his role in the musicalBilly Elliot, where he starred as the titular character beginning in 2008. He recalled getting in trouble with his parents for mispronouncing the word “spotted.”

“I remember my dad corrected me, saying, ‘No, son, it’s not spodded; it’s spotted,'” Holland said, putting emphasis on the letter ‘T.’ He added that looking back, he would tell his younger self to “stick with it and keep having fun.” He would also advise himself not to let the work become “too much.”

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Actor Tom Holland arrives at “The Impossible” Premiere at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 9, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.Jason Merritt/Getty

Jason Merritt/Getty

During the interview, Holland also watched himself in the2021 movieSpider-Man: No Way Home,where he played Peter Parker. He recounted how he and his costars,Tobey MaguireandAndrew Garfield, improvised a few lines in the film.

“I loved being on set with those guys in our suits, having the freedom to kind of just make stuff up and have fun with it,” he said. “And a testament to John Watts, our director, because he created an environment that’s so creatively inspiring that we got some really cool stuff from just the three of us having a lot of fun together.”

Holland added that, as a Spider-Man fan himself, being part of the film and keeping secrets about the plot was challenging. “It was actually torturous,” he said.

He also reflected on the first time he walked onto aSpider-Manset in costume, noting he will never forget that day. “It was amazing,” he says, adding how it still feels like just yesterday. “We had so much fun. I remember just laughing and laughing and laughing. And poor Jon, it was like herding cats when we were all on set together.”

“It was a good time,” Holland added. “I’m grateful to those guys for coming and doing such a good job being part of it and sharing their experience with me.”

Getty image of Tom Holland.Getty Images

Pretty soon, Holland will be getting back into his spidey suit. During a previous appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, heconfirmedthatSpider-Man 4begins filming next year.

“It’s happening,” Holland revealed, as Fallon rose from his desk to embrace the actor and celebrate the news. “Next summer, we start shooting, everything’s good to go. We’re nearly there,” he added. “Super exciting. Yeah, I can’t wait.”

The nextSpider-Manmovie will follow 2021’sNo Way Home, in which Holland famously teamed up with formerSpider-ManstarsTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfieldin a film that celebrated the two-decade history ofSpider-Manmovies.

Since then, updates on a fourth movie have been few and far between, though Holland and studio executives remained insistent asequel would be made.

source: people.com