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July 12, 2017

Why Tom Holland Makes A Great Spider-Man
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This new kid on the block may not be a household name yet like Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield - the Spider-men we’ve come to know and love - but Tom Holland will join the ranks of beloved Peter Parkers, and here’s why.

**He’s Basically Been Preparing For His Spider-Man Role Since Birth**
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Tom dressed as Spider-Man to a party one time. The best part? It wasn’t even a costume party. He told [GQ (opens in new window)](http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tom-holland-spiderman-costume)that “it wasn't a fancy dress party. It was just a regular party. And I was there as Spider-Man.” It was as if Tom was sure of his destiny to come only a few years after the incident.

This also wasn’t the first time he donned the Spidey suit before landing the leading role. As a mere toddler, Tom was already playing the part, as seen in his Instagram post.

**He and Zendaya are the Best Friends You Wish You Had**
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The _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ co-stars definitely are not shy to make fun of each other on social media.

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This pair can’t stop complimenting each other. Zendaya recognized Tom on Twitter as the hype man we all deserve on the red carpet.

**He Isn’t Afraid to Act Hilariously**
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[Tom’s stint as Rihanna in a Lip Sync Battle performance(opens in new window)](http://www.mtv.com/news/3011133/tom-holland-rihanna-lip-sync-battle/) proves he’s up for the challenge of being your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. He clearly doesn’t take himself too seriously considering he performed to “Umbrella” with unparalleled passion. His flips and leaps within the choreography seemed effortless. His real-life charisma perfectly matches that of Peter Parker. Twirls aplenty, Tom rocked the stage and rocks the big screen, too.

**He’s Been Training For The Stage And Screen Since The First Spider-Man Film Debuted**

While the British actor may seem like the new kid in the neighborhood, his career spans practically his entire life, as he starred in the London production of _Billy Elliot_ as Billy at age 8. It wasn’t a shoe-in role for him. He told Zendaya in an interview she conducted with Tom for [Interview (opens in new window)](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/tom-holland/#%5F)magazine that he was spotted by a scout in dance school at a very young age. He explained:

_“I loved doing ballet. I trained for two years. I auditioned every six months for Billy Elliot and got slightly bigger every time I went, and eventually I got the job. I'm very happy I had that training. It's been so valuable to my career, and I've used it on almost everything I've done since.”_

Now, at an age not much older than Peter Parker’s in the film, Tom Holland has an established career in Hollywood. Since his run in the London theatre scene as Billy in _Billy Elliot_, he has been featured in _In the Heart of the Sea_ and debuted as Spider-Man in _Captain America: Civil War_, among other films.

**His Dad Wrote A Book About Tom’s Stardom Overshadowing His Own At Only Age 12**
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Tom’s dad, British comedian and author Dominic Holland, wrote a book titled [_Eclipsed:_ _How Tom Holland Eclipsed His ‘Celebrity’ Dad_(opens in new window)](https://domhollandbooks.myshopify.com/) on his son’s fame surpassing his own. The back of the book reads:

_“We all want the best for our children. Ideally, they will out-perform the achievements of their forebears. But in the same business as the dad and when they are twelve? Come on, really?”_

Also, when Tom found out he would be the next Spider-Man, his dad was on the road for a comedy show. He sent out a hilarious tweet complete with a dad joke.

If Tom Holland’s carefree personality, dance ability, and Spider-Man history doesn’t epitomize that he is the perfect fit for the role, I guess you’ll just have to [get tickets to _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ in IMAX](/movies/spider-man-homecoming) to see for yourself!

_\- Samantha Ulin | Intern, Corporate Communications_