Tom Holland names Owen Cooper as possible 'Spider-Man' successor
What's the story
Tom Holland, who has been playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since 2016, recently revealed his wish to stay involved with the franchise even after he leaves it. In an interview with Esquire UK, he named Owen Cooper as a potential successor for the role of Peter Parker. "Owen Cooper would be awesome," said Holland. "Obviously he's super-talented and the talk of the town right now."
Actor's journey
Cooper's recent achievements and Holland's mentorship wish
Cooper has been in the spotlight after his performance in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence, which won him several awards, including BAFTA TV Awards, Golden Globes, and the Primetime Emmys. Expressing his fondness for the franchise, Holland said, "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."
Future plans
Holland's desire for creative involvement in future Spidey films
In another recent interview with Empire, Holland spoke about his wish to remain creatively engaged with future Spider-Man films. He said, "If I could do what Downey did for me, then I would be so content swinging off into the sunset." "For whoever's next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter."
Career and personal life
All about 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Holland will soon be seen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will release in India on July 30, 2026, a day before its global premiere. However, the actor hasn't officially announced his involvement in future crossover films such as Avengers: Doomsday or next year's Avengers: Secret Wars. Meanwhile, he also addressed rumors about his marriage to long-time partner and co-star Zendaya. He confirmed that they have indeed married but refused to divulge any further details.