In 2015, Tom Holland landed the role of Spider-Man after a worldwide casting search that saw more than 1,500 actors audition for the character’s debut in Captain America: Civil War.
His background in gymnastics, dance, and acrobatics allowed him to bring many of Spider-Man’s movements to life naturally, while his on-screen chemistry with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans played a key role in securing the part.
Tom later revealed that he discovered he had been cast after spotting Marvel’s announcement on Instagram, before receiving the official phone call from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.