Tom Holland is not just your average heartthrob; he’s currently dancing through the promotional circuit for two major films this year—The Odyssey and the soon-to-be-released Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But unlike some actors who dread the press tour grind, Holland’s enjoying the spotlight, and who can blame him? This astrological alignment of creative energy must make him feel like the universe is giving him a big ol’ thumbs up! It turns out, he recently shared on the Dish Podcast that he’s “absolutely loving” the opportunity to promote both flicks because, believe it or not, he’s genuinely proud of them—unlike some of the not-so-great films he’s had to chat about in the past.
“When you’re doing press for movies you’re really proud of, it’s really easy,” he quipped. And oh, how many times have we heard stars dodge the question of whether their project is worth watching? Holland, however, seems to be relishing this “victory lap” as he promotes both The Odyssey—which has already raked in a staggering $652 million—and Brand New Day—which is forecasted to break records upon its release. The universe surely has a sense of humor, seeing a young man soar high above mediocre scripts and into the realm of blockbusters! If you want the inside scoop on Holland’s exciting journey through this starry cinematic scene, then click to LEARN MORE.
Tom Holland is currently starring in one of the year’s biggest movies, The Odyssey, with another potential blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, just a few days away. That means plenty of time on the promotional circuit, but these are press tours Holland can actually enjoy. During a recent appearance on the Dish Podcast, the actor said he’s been “absolutely loving” promoting both films because he’s genuinely proud of them—something he admits hasn’t always been true of the projects he’s been asked to sell.
“When you’re doing press for movies you’re really proud of, it’s really easy,” Holland explained. “Because when they ask you questions about why should people go and watch this movie, you’re not lying to anyone. You really feel like people should go see it.“
He continued, “I’ve had experiences before when people say, like, ‘Why should you see this movie?’ And in the back of your mind, you’re like, ‘You shouldn’t, because it’s shit.’“
Holland didn’t name the specific films he was thinking of, but like most actors, he’s had his share of sub-par movies. But with The Odyssey and Brand New Day, “It’s felt really like a bit of a victory lap, to be honest. I’ve really enjoyed it. I’m super proud of both of the films.“
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is now playing in theaters. Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus (Matt Damon) and Penelope (Anne Hathaway).
The film has already become a massive success, grossing $652 million worldwide after less than two weeks of release. That’s very impressive, especially as the sword-and-sandal adventure is nearly three hours long and rated R. Be sure to check out a review from our own Chris Bumbray right here.
As for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the anticipation is enormous. Early projections point to a $180 million to $190 million domestic opening, but others have gone significantly higher. Anyway you slice it, this is going to be a big one; it’s just a matter of how big.
Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 31.
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