6 lesser-known fun facts for fans of Spider-Man actor Tom Holland

If you’ve loved watching him play everybody’s favourite neighbourhood superhero, then you’re in for a treat because Tom Holland is back! You’ll see the actor reprise his role as the awkward-yet-heroic Spider-Man in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home, streaming on BookMyShow Stream. However, there’s more to the actor than donning the spidey-suit and saving the world on screen. Here are some facts about Tom Holland that’ll make you believe he’s a superhero in real life, as well.

Yes, you heard that right! The actor enrolled in ballet classes when he was a kid, and within a few years of training, he was starring in the 2008 production of Billy Elliot: The Musical. The actor has stated that his ballet training helped him with his role as Spider-Man, too. Now you know how Holland makes jumping from one rooftop to another look so graceful.

Honestly, it’s like Tom Holland was born to play Spider-Man, right? Apart from being a dancer, Holland is also a trained gymnast and parkour athlete. In fact, it was him showcasing his gymnastic skills during an audition that contributed to him being cast as Spider-Man. Talk about perfect casting!

Can you imagine some other actor playing the new Spider-Man?! Before Holland landed the prestigious part, he was in a bit of an acting rut, not getting any roles despite attending several auditions. His mom even suggested that he take up carpentry! Thankfully for Holland, and cinegoers across the globe, he finally won the role of Spider-Man!

The actor, wanting to immortalise his performance and life-changing role, got a tattoo of the Spider-Man symbol on the bottom of his feet. Although his father found out about the tattoo on Twitter (oops), fans love that Holland shares a real-life love for Spider-Man.

If you’re wondering what the actor likes to do in his down-time, it’s playing golf. The actor is a self-admitted golfing addict and has mentioned how no matter where he is in the world, he makes it a point to play. Advocating for the positive impact of outdoor activities and a work-life balance, the actor’s an ace of a person.

There’s nothing more heroic than being open about one’s struggles and helping others feel comfortable in their skin, is there? Tom Holland did just that when he very candidly spoke about his dyslexia, having been diagnosed at the age of seven. No wonder he’s so good at playing a superhero on screen; he’s one in real life, too.

Now that you know the actor better, catch him rescuing humanity in Spider-Man: No Way Home (BookMyShow Stream).