Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTom Holland, the actor portraying Spider-Man, suggested 16-year-old Owen Cooper as a potential successor for the iconic superhero role. Owen Cooper rose to fame for his role in Netflix's miniseries Adolescence, earning him a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe. Despite Holland's suggestion, there has been no official announcement of his retirement as Peter Parker. Holland confirmed his marriage to Spider-Man co-star Zendaya and has previously expressed plans to quit acting to start a family. Holland's next film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, co-starring Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, is scheduled for release on July 31. In fullTom Holland names the actor he wants to succeed him as Spider-ManThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in