WhenTom Hollandstarred inCaptain America: Civil Warlast summer, he became the third actor in 14 years to playSpider-Man, following in the footsteps ofTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfield. Shortly afterCivil Warhit theaters,Tobey Maguirerevealed on social media that he was impressed, adding thatTom Hollandis “great” as Spider-Man. Shortly after he was cast,Andrew Garfieldhad nothing but positive things to say aboutTom Hollandin an interview, but now bothTom HollandandAndrew Garfieldhave finally met in person, and we have some photos and videos to prove it.
During the BAFTA Awards, a number of fans posted videos and photos toTwitter, showcasing bothTom HollandandAndrew Garfieldmeeting in person, which, as it turns out, was the first time both of them had met. After the BAFTA Awards, whereTom Hollandreceived the Rising Star Award this year, the actor revealed that meeting was the first time they had met in person. Here’s what he had to say below.
“We met for the first time on thered carpettoday. And it was really, really nice, actually. He’s a really, really lovely guy. He’s everything I hoped he’d be. He is a brilliant actor. He really is fantastic. I have always been a fan of his work. And I really look forward to picking his brains and seeing if he has any advice for me.”
Andrew GarfieldplayedPeter Parkertwice on the big screen, in 2012’sThe Amazing Spider-Manand in 2014’sThe Amazing Spider-Man 2. The actor later admitted that he’s glad there wasn’t a thirdSpider-Manmovie, because then he wouldn’t have had the chance to star in the critically-acclaimedHacksaw Ridgefor directorMel Gibson. At the time, there were also a number ofSpider-Manspin-offs in the works such as theSinister SixandVenom, but it remains unclear if these projects may be reworked for this newSpider-Manfranchise.
Tom Holland’sSpider-Manhas already been confirmed to be a sophomore in high school, which lends some credence to early rumors about Marvel’s approach to this franchise. There has been talk that Sony and Marvel are developing a new trilogy that would be set entirely within Peter Parker’s high school years, unlike the previous iterations of the character where his high school life wasn’t as big a part of this story. Take a lookSpider-Man: HomecomingstarTom Hollandmeet his predecessorAndrew Garfieldin these new videos and photos below, including one from a press conference where he spoke about meetingAndrew Garfieldon the red carpet.
