Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are both there promoting this summer's SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING and Tom Holland also made an appearance. The actor spoke with Variety about being the latest Spider-Man.
Holland on being a Spidey fan:
"Fan is an understatement. I had the Spider-Man costume, I had bed sheets, toys, you name it. I’ve always had an argument with my best friend that Spider-Man was way better than Batman. I was a massive fan growing up."
On what he loves about Spider-Man:
"Peter Parker is probably the most relatable superhero maybe ever, because he goes through something that basically everyone has to go through. Whether it’s puberty or talking to girls or doing homework, he does it in such a human way. That’s why he’s such a beloved character, because so many people can relate to him. If you ask any kid under the age of 10 what their favorite colors are, it’s probably red and blue, so he’s got both of those checked off."
On how his version of Peter Parker and Spider-Man is different from past movie portrayals:
"We definitely focus on a younger superhero. From the vast amount of superhero movies that we’ve seen, we’ve seen the soldier, the scientist, the billionaire, and now it’s time to see the kid. There’s something interesting in giving a 15-year-old incredible powers and seeing what he would do with it.
"I strongly believe a 15-year-old would have the time of his life. It was important that we see Peter Parker enjoying his powers, but also using them to do good."
Finally, Holland said he knows absolutely nothing about Sony's planned Spider-Man spin-off universe with VENOM and BLACK CAT / SILVER SABLE movies. Both films will not be based within the Marvel Cinematic Universe SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING exists in.
To read the entire interview over on Variety, click right here.
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING releases in the U.S. on July 7.
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