Tom Hollander jokes about British actors 'taking over' American jobs on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the world of entertainment, the name Tom Holland is widely recognized as the charismatic Spider-Man swinging through the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

However, there's another Tom on the scene - Tom Hollander, a British acting stalwart who has been an icon long before the web-slinging superhero graced our screens.

Tom Hollander dishing on his American debut and British actors 'taking our jobs'

On a recent episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' Hollander shared insights into his diverse acting career, his American debut, and the charm of playing roles across the pond.

Tom Hollander's American debut

During the candid conversation with Seth Meyers, Hollander expressed his excitement about playing an American character for the first time.

Meyers jokingly remarked, "I'm surprised to hear the first time you have played an American," highlighting the common trend of British actors often portraying American roles in Hollywood.

Hollander acknowledged the irony, humorously noting that British actors are "constantly taking our jobs," albeit for less pay.

The allure of playing an American

Hollander shared his long-standing desire to play an American, reminiscing about growing up watching war movies where Americans had cooler uniforms, hats, and cars.

"No, I always wanted to play an American, yeah. I wanted—been desperate to play an American. And, yeah, here I was doing it, and I loved it. I grew up watching the war movies where the Americans had much better uniforms. They just had cooler hats. They had cooler cars. They were just— And I still think Americans are quite cool." 

He playfully admitted to thinking that Americans are quite cool, despite knowing it might be a bit of a stretch.

Meyers quipped about Hollander's first American role being Truman Capote in 'Feud: Capote vs The Swans' - a character not quintessentially American, to which Hollander humorously responded.

"It is funny when your first American role is Truman Capote because I do feel like he's weirdly like—even though he only could be American, it's not like he is quintessentially American," he quipped. 

Expanding the American experience

As the conversation unfolded, Meyers envisioned Hollander in different American roles, suggesting a portrayal of a flat Midwestern farmer.

"What I would like you to—I would also like to see you as, like, a flat Midwestern farmer in something." 

Hollander playfully agreed, highlighting the diverse landscapes of American life that he would be interested to explore through his roles. The exchange showcased Hollander's versatility and Meyers' knack for injecting humor into the discussion.