Thanks to his impressive acrobatic skills, Tom Holland outshone thousands of competitors to secure the coveted role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for several years now.
Spider-Man is arguably the hottest name in the world of cinema lately, with the release of the highly anticipated third installment of the MCU’s Spider-Man franchise, No Way Home, on December 17th. Once again, we are treated to the talented Tom Holland on the big screen, who has portrayed the beloved web-slinger for over half a decade and has won the hearts of fans worldwide with his portrayal.
In terms of experience, Tom Holland may seem less seasoned compared to the actors who previously portrayed Spider-Man. However, he possesses a unique advantage that few others have: his exceptional acrobatic skills and ability to perform complex aerial maneuvers. In fact, Holland utilized these skills during his audition for the role of Spidey over five years ago, beating out 7500 other hopefuls to become the web-slinger of the MCU.
With his exceptional agility and youthful flexibility, it’s no surprise that Holland has taken on many of the risky action scenes in the Spider-Man movies himself. The young actor is always eager to push his limits and challenge himself in such scenes. He only relies on the help of stunt doubles for the most difficult and complex segments or when multiple people are needed to create a seamless shot in one take.
Tom Holland has repeatedly utilized his acrobatic abilities to perform daring stunts during the filming of the MCU’s Spider-Man movies.
Joining in the explosive hype that Spider-Man: No Way Home is creating around the world, let’s take a look back at some of the most impressive daring stunts that Tom Holland has performed himself. This is the reason why he has become a beloved Spider-Man, despite the large shadow of those who came before him.
And don’t worry, the following video compilation will only include scenes from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home, without any spoilers for No Way Home’s storyline!
