[Comprehensive] Tom Holland "Proud of 'Spider-Man', Trilogy Completion Has Great Meaning"

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Press Conference

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Tom Holland highlighted the growth of each character and spectacular action as the strengths of the final film in the 'Spider-Man' trilogy.

During a virtual press conference for the movie 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' held on the morning of the 7th, Tom Holland said, "I visited Korea in 2017 and made wonderful memories in beautiful Korea," adding, "I wanted to meet everyone in person, but it's unfortunate."

Opening on the 15th, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is an action blockbuster about Spider-Man, whose identity has been revealed, facing off against arch-enemies from other dimensions.

The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Jacob Batalon, and is directed by Jon Watts, who also helmed 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.'

This series is expected to open the door to the multiverse universe, a core element of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 4. As the multiverse is anticipated to become a key theme in future Marvel series, there is great interest in how stories from different dimensions will be portrayed.

Tom Holland said, "Because the scale of the movie is huge, it includes various action scenes. Although the scale is large, we tried not to lose the emotional aspects," adding, "We created it through discussions and research with the director."

He continued, "Being the last film in the 'Spider-Man' trilogy makes it especially meaningful, and it holds great significance for Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and me. We first met on set when we were 19 years old and have developed into very close friends, still maintaining a good friendship outside of filming. We feel many emotions because we have grown alongside the films."

Zendaya also expressed deep sentiments. Having taken on her first feature film role as Michelle in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017), she reflected on her first shoot and spoke in unison about 'growth.'

She said, "Although I had appeared in TV series before, I remember being nervous during my first film shoot. I didn’t know what to do or how to act on set," adding, "This project greatly contributed to my personal growth. I learned a lot working with fellow actors and the director, and I grew as a person."

Hearing this, Tom Holland laughed and said, "Since Zendaya had been working on various projects on the Disney Channel since she was 13, I thought she was the biggest star on set," adding, "Through the films, the three of us have all grown together."

What similarities and differences does the final trilogy installment have compared to the previous ones? Zendaya analyzed, "What makes the 'Spider-Man' series special is that everything happens gradually and naturally," explaining, "It excellently provides the audience time to understand and empathize with the characters."

She continued, "In the first series, the main characters barely speak to each other, but in the second series, their relationships are confirmed, and in the third, they fall in love. Those relationships are expressed step by step," adding, "The characters have matured over a long period. In this film, the established relationships between characters face uncomfortable and difficult situations, revealing new facets."

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is set to unfold different dimensional universes, worlds that normally would not overlap. There is keen interest in whether the first Spider-Man Tobey Maguire, the second Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland will meet in these alternate universes.

Tom Holland said, "What’s special is that the superhero is not a high school student, but rather a high school student who happens to become a hero," adding, "The distinction lies in the relationship with the Avengers. We were able to explore various possibilities with them. It was interesting to develop the relationship with Tony Stark and the Avengers."

He added, "Jacob and I also had the opportunity to appear in the Avengers series," saying, "I’m proud that Spider-Man could play a somewhat important role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)."

Additionally, Tom Holland showcased a special friendship with South Korean national soccer player Son Heung-min, who plays for Tottenham in the UK. Regarding Son Heung-min, Tom said, "He is my favorite soccer player," praising, "I’m a fan of Tottenham, and he is the team’s best player."

He continued, "Son Heung-min came to visit our hotel, and we talked a lot right here in this room. I almost interviewed him. I asked nonstop questions for an hour," expressing affection, "He is a very inspiring player and his playing style is elegant."

He added with a smile, "A few days ago, I had the chance to meet director Bong Joon-ho, but instead of talking about movies, we only talked about Son Heung-min," emphasizing, "That much of a fan I am of Son Heung-min."

In this series, a new ally, Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), is set to appear. Last month’s 'Eternals,' which opened MCU Phase 4, recorded somewhat disappointing results. Attention is focused on whether 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' the second release, will restore pride.

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