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Tom Holland Says There Is a Clear Plan to Pass the Spider‑Man Role

He says he intends to mentor a successor to help shape how Marvel and Sony handle future Spider‑Man projects.

Overview

  • Holland has told interviewers that a laid‑out succession plan has been developed for his Spider‑Man role and that he has a “clear vision” for how the mantle will be passed.
  • He has expressed interest in bringing Miles Morales into live action and has publicly named young actor Owen Cooper as someone he would like to shepherd toward the part.
  • Holland also says he plans to continue playing Peter Parker for as long as the studios want him in the role.
  • Spider‑Man: Brand New Day opened strongly at the box office with $72 million in Thursday previews and Holland had increased creative input on the film by joining the writers’ room.
  • No studio has confirmed a successor or a timetable, so casting, the choice of which Spider‑Man incarnation to use, and the timing of any handoff remain unannounced and under Marvel/Sony control.