Tom Holland thinks that Owen Cooper, or a fresh face, should be the next Spider-Man.
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day star did a sprawling interview with Esquire, where he opened up about his future of walking away from the beloved superhero role. Holland, unlike his Spidey predecessors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, is gearing up for the release of his fourth Spider-Man film; Maguire starred in the first three original movies for Sony, while Garfield only led two Spider-Man films.
Holland told the outlet he’d love to stay involved in the franchise as a producer, however it’s “pretty tough to get a producing credit on future movies.” Still, he said he’d love to offer a level of mentorship that Robert Downey Jr. offered him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“In the way that Robert Downey was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next,” he explained, adding that Cooper could be a potential suitor to step into the role.
“Owen Cooper would be awesome,” Holland said. “Obviously, he’s super-talented and the talk of the town right now,” while the outlet also noted the actor said the opportunity could be a “great springboard” for a fresh face.
