NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Entertainment News / Tom Holland under fire for explicit 'The Crowded Room' scene
    Next Article
    Tom Holland under fire for explicit 'The Crowded Room' scene
    Starring Tom Holland, 'The Crowded Room' premiered on Apple TV+ last month

    Tom Holland under fire for explicit 'The Crowded Room' scene

    By Divya Raje Bhonsale
    Jul 15, 2023
    03:38 pm

    What's the story

    British actor Tom Holland has often proved his acting versatility with various roles—be it Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Nathan "Nate" Drake in Uncharted.

    Now, he has upped his game by essaying a character with deep psychological issues in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room.

    However, Holland has faced criticism over an explicit gay sex scene in the series's latest episode.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    Holland gained worldwide popularity after he was cast as Spider-Man in Jon Watts' Spider-Man franchise in the MCU.

    A Marvel favorite, the 27-year-old actor went on to play the Spidey character in other Marvel films, too, including Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

    His 2021 release, Spider-Man: No Way Home, became a blockbuster hit at the global box office.

    Details

    Fans upset with Holland for intense scene with Elijah Jones

    In the eighth episode of The Crowded Room, Holland's Danny Sullivan visits a club where he is eventually shown getting physically intimate with actor Elijah Jones's character.

    The video of the particular scene has now gone viral on social media over which many were disappointed.

    There were also fans who said they now knew why Holland needed a year-long break from acting after TCR.

    Criticism

    'Not my Spider-Man'

    Many of Holland's fans were left disappointed after watching his intense gay sex scene with Jones.

    Several users took to Twitter to share their reactions to the scene. One of the many users wrote, "Not my Spider-Man," while another one tweeted, "Come on Tom Holland, you making the rest of us spider dudes look bad."

    In Holland's support

    Some fans supported Holland, defended him against online hate

    However, there were also many fans of the actor who found nothing wrong with the aforementioned scene and went on to defend Holland against criticism and online hate.

    "No way people are saying 'not my Spider-Man' about Tom Holland because of The Crowded Room. Then who is your Spider-Man because they've all played LGBT roles at some point," tweeted a user.

    About his character

    Everything to know about Holland's character, Sullivan

    In the Apple TV+ series, Holland plays the role of Sullivan, a young man who is arrested on suspicion of committing a serious crime. During the investigation and interrogation, his multiple personalities are revealed.

    His character has been portrayed not only as a criminal but also as a mental health patient. It is said to be one of the most challenging roles Holland played.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Tom Holland
    Apple TV+

    Latest

    India tests first semi-cryogenic rocket engine powered by electric motor India
    OpenAI to establish world's largest data center in this country Abu Dhabi
    'Param Sundari' teaser leaked: Sidharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor are fire together  Dinesh Vijan
    AI to consume 50% of data center power by year-end Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

    Tom Holland

    Tom Holland revealed 'Avengers: Endgame' spoiler before 'Avengers: Infinity War' Avengers Infinity War
    Fans excited as Marvel, Sony work on separate Spidey flicks Sony
    Doctor Octopus actor Alfred Molina seen on 'Spider-Man 3' set? Spider-Man
    Russo Brothers' 'Cherry' helps Tom Holland break vigilante 'Spider-Man' image Apple

    Apple TV+

    Apple One: Will this be a game-changer for Apple? Apple
    'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart bags Apple TV Plus podcast Apple
    Apple TV+'s 'Dickinson' Season 2 unfolds more of poetess' mystery Apple
    'Foundation' is Apple TV's answer to 'GoT': Details here Apple
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025