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Tom Holland’s last Marvel outing was as Peter Parker in 2021’sSpider-Man: No Way Home. The legendary film saw him team up with not just Doctor Strange, but also with other live-action iterations of the superhero, namely Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield. The film was commercially successful, earning $1.9 billion at the global box office.
The actor has pursued other projects since the thirdSpider-Manfilm and has been biding his time to return as the web crawler again. Holland recently opened up aboutSpider-Man 4and gave an update on what stage the film was at. He mentioned that he was involved creatively in the film too and he was working with Marvel to make sure they get the quadrilogy right.
Tom Holland Wants To Make Sure Marvel Does Not Ruin The Legacy OfSpider-Man: No Way Home
After months of rumors and misdirects, fans finally got to see the three Spider-Men Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, andTom Hollandshare the screen inSpider-Man: No Way Home. The film was Holland’s third solo Spider-Man film and saw Peter make incredible sacrifices to protect his identity, his friends, and his family. The film was insanely successful at the box office.
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Since the ending ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, fans have been speculating where Peter Parker’s journey would lead him. With the whole world forgetting who Peter Parker was, including his friends, Holland’s Parker was seen in a new suit in a new place without any support, restarting his vigilante activities.
Though there have been no new updates about whenSpider-Man 4will be released, Tom Holland recently opened up about the stage at which the fourquel was, at the Sands International Film Festival. He said (viaDeadline),
“We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be. But until we’ve cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing.”
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With Marvel receiving criticisms for its creative direction in its last few projects, and films such asThe MarvelsandAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniabombing at the box office, it is natural for Tom Holland to be cautious about how the follow-up to one of the biggest cinematic experiences of the decade would be treated.
Tom Holland Is Reportedly Involved At The Scripting Stage OfSpider-Man 4
WhenSpider-Man: No Way Homewas released in 2021, the pandemic was a rage and many theaters were trying to survive the lockdown. The film attracted many fans with its nostalgia and iconic moments and delivered what the fans wanted. The film earned a total of $1.9 billion at the global box office (viaThe Numbers).
Despite a slightly tragic ending, the film was lauded for its performance and treatment of all the characters. Apart from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, many classic characters from previous iterations made an appearance, including Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin and Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus.
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With such a legacy to protect, Tom Holland has been reportedly involved in the creative process at the development stage ofSpider-Man 4. The actor has been known to give several ideas on set in terms of his performance that have often made the cut, including his tear-jerking death scene inAvengers: Infinity War(viaGQ). The actor said to Deadline,
“This is the first time in this process that I’ve been part of the creative so early. It’s just a process where I’m watching and learning. It’s just a really fun stage for me. Like I said, everyone wants it to happen. But we want to ensure we’re not overdoing the same things.”
The actor has also reportedly been involved in a number of projects as a producer. The actor was last seen in the miniseriesThe Crowded Room, before which he headlined Sony’sUncharted.
Nishanth A
Senior Writer
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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