Tom Holland believes that Owen Cooper, or the New Face, should be the next Spider-Man.
the Spider-Man: A Brand New Day The star gave a sprawling interview with RespectedWhere he talked about his future in moving away from the role of the beloved superhero. Holland, unlike his Spidey predecessors, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, is gearing up for the release of his fourth film. Spider-Man film; Maguire starred in Sony’s first three original films, while Garfield helmed only two Spider-Man films.
Holland told the outlet that he would like to remain involved in the series as a producer, but “it’s very difficult to get a production credit for future films.” However, he said he would like to offer the level of guidance that Robert Downey Jr. gave him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“The way Robert Downey was a mentor to me in my first three films, I would like to be that person for whoever comes after him,” he explained, adding that Cooper could be a potential suitor for the role.
“Owen Cooper is going to be great,” Holland said. “He’s obviously very talented and he’s the talk of the town right now,” while the outlet also noted that the actor said the opportunity could be a “great starting point” for a new face.
Holland’s casting didn’t come out of nowhere, as Cooper had previously expressed interest in portraying the web-slinger. He said Identification card magazine in March 2025, “I want to play Spider-Man.”
Cooper rose into the zeitgeist thanks to his starring role Adolescence. His performance on the television show broke several awards records, as he became the youngest-ever Emmy winner in any acting category at the 2025 Emmy Awards; Youngest person to win Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards; And the youngest actor award winner ever. It swept all the major awards it was nominated for along the way AdolescenceRun, was 14 years old when the series was filmed.
elsewhere in his country Respected interview, Odyssey The actor finally confirmed that he and Zendaya secretly tied the knot.
When asked about the fake AI photos of a wedding between them in Lake Como, Italy, Holland said his grandmother was worried she would not be invited to their wedding. The actor was asked a follow-up question, about whether any of his other family members or friends had been fooled by the photos, to which Holland replied: “No, because they were all there.”
