Tom Holland Reveals He Knew About Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Avengers’ Return Early - and Told Zendaya Right Away
Key Points:
- Tom Holland revealed that Robert Downey Jr. informed him early about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Avengers: Doomsday," and Holland immediately shared the news with Zendaya.
- Downey Jr. is set to play a new character, Doctor Doom, while Holland's Spider-Man/Peter Parker role remains under wraps, with Holland stating he is kept in the dark to avoid spoilers.
- Holland and Downey Jr. maintain a casual relationship, occasionally catching up by phone, with Downey Jr. checking in regularly.
- Holland will next star in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with a screenplay by Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, and rewrites by Justin Kuritzkes.
- "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is scheduled for theatrical release on July 31.