When Tom Holland revealed how he saved Spider-Man with a tipsy phone call to Marvel

Tom Holland's Tipsy Triumph Over MCU Drama

On an otherwise ordinary Wednesday, your friendly neighborhood Tom Holland decided to swing into action and save Spider-Man's spot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The actor's anecdote, shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, of how a slightly drunken phone call swayed the fate of a beloved character, is as riveting as it is hilarious.

Three Pints to the Rescue!

According to a 2019 report by Mashable, the actor found himself believing that Spider-Man was being evicted from the MCU. Ever the gentleman, Holland reached out to Disney CEO Bob Iger to express gratitude for his journey so far. "I got his email, I sent him the email, and he responded very quickly saying, 'I'd love to jump on the phone with you at some point — when are you free?'", shared Holland. 

An unscheduled call with the Disney boss, however, caught Holland off-guard. It turned out that "whenever" meant during a round of pub trivia, three pints in.

Despite the unexpected timing, Holland picked up the call and admitted to getting "weepy and emotional," largely thanks to the alcohol. Yet, this moment of vulnerability might have tipped the scales in Spider-Man's favor. While we can't definitively say that Disney and Sony's agreement was influenced by a desire not to see Spider-Man cry, it's hard to deny the potential impact.

From Carpenter to Crime Drama Star

But Holland didn't just spend his evening saving Spider-Man and exploring his emotional side. The British actor also revealed some surprising details about his woodworking abilities, his fledgling scriptwriting attempts, and the experience of filming the crime drama, Cherry, with the Russo brothers in Cleveland. He remarked, "It's been a really strange experience for me because I've been doing this superhero thing for a while now, and now I'm doing heroin."

FAQs:

1. What role did Tom Holland play in keeping Spider-Man within the MCU?

Tom Holland reached out to Disney CEO Bob Iger in a phone call, expressing his emotional connection to the character of Spider-Man. His heartfelt discussion may have influenced the decision to keep Spider-Man within the MCU.

2. What else did Tom Holland discuss on Jimmy Kimmel Live?

In addition to his Spider-Man experience, Holland also shared details about his surprising carpentry skills, his attempts at scriptwriting, and his experience filming the crime drama, Cherry, with the Russo brothers in Cleveland.