Christopher Nolan already has the media buzzing with the news of his next big project. With his reputation, the director carries the promise of delivering something exceptional yet again though the details of the film are still under wraps.
While Matt Damon has been confirmed as one of the lead faces of the next Nolan film, another big name has been confirmed to be a part of it. It’s none other than the ‘Spider-Man‘ star Tom Holland. Here’s all we know about Holland’s possible role in Nolan’s upcoming film.
Tom Holland Will Work With Christopher Nolan And Matt Damon For The First
Tom Holland is set to swing into Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new film alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweight Matt Damon. Universal Pictures has scheduled the secretive project on July 17, 2026, though there is little word on the plot, which is being tightly kept under wraps.
Although, from the few details about the film that have been revealed, we know that it is not set in the present day — whether it is a journey into the past or a leap into the future is not known.
It is written and to be directed by Nolan himself. He will also produce with producing partner and wife Emma Thomas. That’s a reunion with Universal after the monumental success of ‘Oppenheimer‘, the historical drama that earned Nolan his first Oscar wins for Best Director and Best Picture while bringing home $976 million worldwide.
Tom Holland May Have To Balance Shoot Timings With His Upcoming Marvel Projects
This would be the third time that Matt Damon would pair up with Christopher Nolan after ‘Interstellar‘ and ‘Oppenheimer‘. For Tom Holland, however, this is the first time working with the master of cerebral blockbusters, and it is sure to make the film buzz even further with him on board.
However, reports suggest that Holland’s hectic schedule may set off some ripples. The ‘Spider-Man 4‘ star will reportedly be balancing this highly publicized film with not just the sequel installment of the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise but possibly ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ as well. Holland last starred in Apple TV’s miniseries ‘The Crowded Room‘ in 2023.
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Nolan’s connection with Universal, meanwhile, is still very fresh, but solid. It started following publicized fights with his longtime partner Warner Bros in 2020. Even as ‘Oppenheimer’ emerged from a competitive bidding process, sources say the studio literally jumped at this new project.