Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Tom Holland reveals the Emmy-winning actor he wants as his successor

Tom Holland, the actor who has embodied Spider-Man since 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," is already looking ahead to the future of the iconic superhero. With the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to open on July 30, Holland has revealed his thoughts on who might succeed him as the web-slinger.

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Owen Cooper would be awesome.

Holland, 30, specifically mentioned 16-year-old Owen Cooper, star of the Netflix miniseries "Adolescence," as an ideal candidate. "Owen Cooper would be awesome," Holland told Esquire UK, praising Cooper's talent and current prominence in the industry. Cooper has garnered significant acclaim for his role in "Adolescence," earning awards such as a Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and BAFTA TV Award.

The veteran Spider-Man actor expressed a desire to serve as a mentor to his successor, drawing a parallel to the guidance he received from Robert Downey Jr. during his early Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances. "In the way that Robert Downey [Jr] was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next," Holland explained. He also noted the challenge of securing a producing credit on future films.

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In the way that Robert Downey [Jr] was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next.

Holland has been more involved creatively in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" than in previous installments. He shared that he was "welcomed into the writers’ room" for the first time, participating in bi-weekly meetings to pitch ideas and discuss ambitions with producers. This deeper involvement reflects his commitment to shaping the next chapter of the Spider-Man saga, aiming to leave a lasting impact on the next generation of the character, much like Iron Man did for him.

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This is the first time in my tenure as Spider-Man that I was kind of welcomed into the writers’ room.