Tom Holland‘s next big Spider-Man story is just around the corner, but the actor is already planning for the future of Marvel’s most popular superhero.
In an unexpected new interview, Holland disclosed the name of the young actor he thinks might take the Spider-Man mantle in the future, and it’s a name that has been making headlines in Hollywood.
Tom Holland Sees A Future Spider-Man In Owen Cooper
The actor cited Netflix’s ‘Adolescence‘s star Owen Cooper as someone he’d love to see in the Spider-Man universe in the future. There is no word on a recast, but Holland’s comments provide an intriguing look at his thoughts on the franchise’s future.
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“Owen Cooper would be awesome. Obviously, he’s super-talented, and he’s the talk of the town right now,” he told Esquire. Cooper’s career has taken off in an astoundingly brief time. The young British actor was well-received for his performance in ‘Adolescence’ and soon became one of the hottest emerging talents in the industry.
He went on to add ‘Wuthering Heights’ to his resume. Cooper’s talent is irresistible to Holland. But above all, the Marvel star seems thrilled about the prospect of mentoring the next generation, just as the old-school actors did for him.
“In the way that Robert Downey was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next.” Spider-Man has always been bigger than one actor, and Holland’s comments suggest he understands that better than anyone. After almost ten years, he appears to be in a hurry to pass on his knowledge.
Spider-Man’s Fate Remains Wide Open
Though there have been rumors of possible successors, Holland’s days in the suit are far from over. After the events of ‘No Way Home’ that shifted the reality of the world, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ will be a new chapter in Peter’s life, and fans want to know what happens next.’In case you missed it: Marvel’s Latest ‘X-Men ’97’ Reveal Raises The Stakes For Season 2
Meanwhile, there are still questions regarding the future of Spider-Man. As Marvel is moving towards some significant crossover events and a new era after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, the topic of legacy characters has come up more frequently.
For now, it’s a hypothetical question whether Cooper will ever get to wear the mask. But the endorsement from Holland is significant as it shows how the actor imagines Spider-Man moving forward after his time.
Spider-Man has always been more than one actor, and Holland knows that more than anyone else. Peter Parker’s quest is far from over, but maybe his search for the next generation has already started.
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