Here's How Chris Hemsworth Helped Tom Holland Land His Spider-Man Role
Before Tom Holland was brought on for Spider-Man, the British actor was busy at work on a film [...]
Before Tom Holland was brought on for Spider-Man, the British actor was busy at work on a film with one of Marvel's Avengers. The star took to Ron Howard's In the Heart of the Sea alongside Chris Hemsworth. Holland shot the seaworthy flick whilst auditioning for his big league superhero role, and the star has just admitted he wasn't shy to ask for some help during the process. According to Holland, the up-and-coming actor went to Hemsworth to see if the Aussie could help him land the role.
It's turn out that the Thor star was more than happy to do just that. Well, for the most part.
In an interview with Yahoo Movies, Holland was asked if Hemsworth put in a good word for him with Marvel after they filmed In the Heart of the Sea. The Spider-Man star said Hemsworth did do that, but the request did come with its fair share of grief.
"He did actually, he did," Holland revealed. "I sent him an email while auditioning saying sort of like, 'Hey Chris. So, I'm auditioning for Spider-Man. Can you let them know that I'm amazing or something?' And he replied like, 'Hey mate. I'll let them know you never learn your lines and you are late all the time and you're terrible at your job.'"
All joking aside, Holland did say that Hemsworth ultimately plugged him to Marvel Studios sans insults. "Apparently, he put in a lovely word," the actor admitted.
So far, it looks like Holland's entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe was one bolster by plenty of stars. Hemsworth put in a good word for Holland, but the star also had help from Jon Bernthal. The older actor assisted Holland with his Spider-Man auditions while the two shot the film Pilgrimage. In return, Holland helped Bernthal out with his taped screen tests for the Punisher. And, as fans know now, both actors ultimately wound up scoring the iconic superhero roles.
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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.
Spider-Man: Homecoming opens in theaters July 7, 2017.
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