Tom Holland feels 'Adolescence' star Owen Cooper 'would be awesome' as next 'Spider-Man' pick
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Holland may be ready to pass the 'Spider-Man' torch to the next generation. The actor recently shared his thoughts on the future of the Marvel superhero and suggested that a fresh face could eventually take over the iconic role.
During an interview, Holland praised rising star Owen Cooper, calling him "awesome" and highlighting his talent. The actor hinted that Cooper, or another young performer, can keep the web slinger's story going for years to come.
Interestingly, Cooper himself expressed interest in playing 'Spider-Man' during a 2025 interview, making Holland's comments even more noteworthy.
Tom Holland feels Owen Cooper can become the next 'Spider-Man'
During an interview with Esquire, the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' actor praised the 16-year-old actor, "Obviously, he’s super talented and the talk of the town right now.”
According to the outlet, Holland also suggested that the role could serve as a “great springboard” for a fresh face, signaling his belief that the franchise can continue to thrive with a new generation of talent.
His glowing endorsement of Cooper has already sparked conversation among fans, especially given the young actor’s recent rise in popularity following 'Adolescence'.
While there are no indications that a casting change is on the horizon, Holland’s enthusiastic praise has positioned Cooper as one of the names now being discussed as a possible future 'Spider-Man'.
Tom Holland wants to mentor the next 'Spider-Man' after his Marvel exit
Holland said he hopes to stay involved with the 'Spider-Man' franchise even after he steps away from the role. While he acknowledged that earning a producer credit on a major franchise can be difficult, he would love to help shape the future of 'Spider-Man' stories.
The actor also shared his desire to support whoever takes over the mantle next. “In the way that Robert Downey was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next,” he explained.
Holland added that he would love to help set up the next chapter of the 'Spider-Man' universe, whether it centers on another Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, or Spider-Woman.
Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man' journey hits a major milestone with 'Brand New Day'
Holland has already become the longest-running live-action 'Spider-Man', having played the character for more than a decade after first signing on to the franchise as a teenager.
By the time 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hits theaters, Holland will have portrayed Peter Parker across multiple solo films and major Marvel crossovers, surpassing both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in terms of time spent in the role.
What is clear is that Marvel sees 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' as the beginning of a fresh era for Parker following the events of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film arrives on July 31 and is expected to kick off a new chapter in 'Spider-Man's journey.
