Tom Holland has revealed that he asked Sony to delay filming on Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day so he could star in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and later demanded changes to the Spider-Man production after witnessing Nolan's efficient methods.
The 30-year-old actor, who plays Telemachus in Nolan's adaptation, told GQ that the original shooting schedule for Spider-Man 4 clashed with The Odyssey. He said he had "a very uncomfortable conversation" with Sony to move the dates, which he believes "saved" the film by allowing director Destin Daniel Cretton more time to develop the script.
Holland praised Nolan's preparation as "unlike anything I've ever seen" and said he "laid down the law" with Spider-Man producers, insisting: "We are not going to come to set and figure it out." He added that he constantly referenced Nolan's approach when pushing for a more purposeful production.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is described by Holland as "the most emotional Spider-Man movie yet" and "the most grown-up." The film will see Peter Parker navigating a lonely life after a spell made the world forget his identity. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are set to return.
The film is scheduled for release in July 2026.
