Tom Holland weighs in on potential Spider-Man successor

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17 Jun 2026 • 3:39 AM MYT
The Independent
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Tom Holland weighs in on potential Spider-Man successor

  • Tom Holland, the actor portraying Spider-Man, suggested 16-year-old Owen Cooper as a potential successor for the iconic superhero role.
  • Owen Cooper rose to fame for his role in Netflix's miniseries Adolescence, earning him a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe.
  • Despite Holland's suggestion, there has been no official announcement of his retirement as Peter Parker.
  • Holland confirmed his marriage to Spider-Man co-star Zendaya and has previously expressed plans to quit acting to start a family.
  • Holland's next film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, co-starring Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, is scheduled for release on July 31.

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