Spider-Man: Brand New Day keeps fans guessing with mystery roles and Marvel cameos
Tom Holland discusses the upcoming film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which explores themes of vulnerability and community following the events of 'No Way Home.' The movie features a crossover with The Punisher and focuses on Peter Parker's struggle to navigate a world that has forgotten him.
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"It's definitely more grounded; it's grittier, it's more emotional, but that doesn't mean we sacrifice the humour and the fun," the film's star Tom Holland said.
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Spider-Man and Boomerang in a scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. (Sony Pictures via AP)
For Tom Holland, Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, based on the famous Marvel Comics web-slinging character, tells a different kind of superhero story – one centred on vulnerability.
"The movie kind of serves as this cautionary tale about living a life alone, the importance of community, and how sometimes the bravest thing to do in life is to ask for help," the Odyssey actor told Reuters in New York.
"It's definitely more grounded; it's grittier, it's more emotional, but that doesn't mean we sacrifice the humour and the fun," Holland added.
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