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Tom Holland on Passing the Spider-Man Mantle
Originally published May 30, 2026
By Jack Dunn · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on May 30, 2026
Key points
- Tom Holland wants to help set up the next Spider-Man in the MCU.
- He mentioned possible successors like Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen.
- Holland compared his potential role to Robert Downey Jr.'s mentorship of him as Iron Man.
- He emphasized the importance of passing the torch to the next generation.
Tom Holland has expressed his eagerness to help set the stage for the next Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking to Empire, Holland said he wants to support the next actor to take on the role, whether it be a character like Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen. He compared his potential role to Robert Downey Jr.'s influence in shaping his own Iron Man legacy. Holland emphasized the importance of continuity and mentorship in passing the torch to the next generation of heroes.
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