Spider-Man: Tom Holland Gushes Over Mentor Robert Downey Jr.
With Spider-Man set to swing into theaters in just over a month, the newest Marvel Studios star is [...]
With Spider-Man set to swing into theaters in just over a month, the newest Marvel Studios star is making the promotional rounds, getting people hyped for the new film.
Though the character debuted in Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming will mark the character's first solo film in the MCU after two other film series kept the wall-crawling, web-slinging action self contained.
But Parker won't be going it alone as Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark in the new film, giving Spider-Man an experienced mentor in the form of the Armored Avenger AKA Iron Man.
Holland spoke to Yahoo! about the prospect of working with Downey Jr., as well as his character being mentored by Tony Stark in the film, and what they both mean to his experience as an actor and his opinion of the overall film.
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"I mean, could I be luckier?" Holland said. "Robert is like the nicest guy. He's so cool, he's so down to earth. It's just amazing to work with him because he's what I would consider to be at the top. And if I'm ever lucky enough to make it to the top, I'd like to think that I would be exactly how he is. He's always on time, he's respectful, he's kind, so he's a good role model for me and a great friend as well."
Holland added that Iron Man's inclusion in the movie is a great way to welcome Spider-Man to the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"But to have Tony Stark in the movie is like the perfect touch, the perfect amount of Avenger to make this movie really feel like a homecoming to the MCU."
Spider-Man: Homecoming premieres in theaters July 7. Are you excited for Spidey to leave an impact on the Marvel Universe? Let us know with your vote in the Anticipation Ratings below!
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Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker (Tom Holland) returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.
Spider-Man: Homecoming is directed by Jon Watts, from a screenplay by Jonathan M. Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Watts & Christopher Ford and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, and stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Tyne Daly, Bokeem Woodbine, Marisa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr.
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