Young London actor Tom Holland has been announced as the next Spider-Man for a film due to be released in July 2017.
Fans are split over the announcement – with some wondering who the Kingston-upon-Thames-born 19-year-old, who played the lead in the stage version of Billy Elliot, is.
Tom Holland is the new Spider-Man… That means I have to figure out who this dude is
— Fish Tiddies (@XxashleemaexX) June 23, 2015
Not a clue who Tom Holland is. Gave up with Spider-Man along time ago.
— Victoria (@MissQueenVee) June 23, 2015
who the hell is tom holland
— iole (@snowbaerry) June 23, 2015
who is tom holland and why does he look 13
— wolfgang rue (@hoIroden) June 23, 2015
Some fans expressed disappointment
what is a tom holland bring andrew garlfield back he's the real spider-man
— elizabeth (@selenasmaIik) June 23, 2015
Not gonna put any hate out there towards Tom Holland b/c that's rude, but I must say I'm hugely disappointed Dylan O'Brien wasn't cast.
— Tiffany (@RoughToughLove) June 23, 2015
1. i'm not surprised 2. i'm still incredibly disappointed and annoyed 3. don't hate on tom holland, it's not his fault
— Kit (@maybemarvellous) June 23, 2015
Very disappointed that Tom Holland is the new Spiderman
— nat (@xnatnat) June 23, 2015
Including secret disappointment from actor Charlie Rowe, who was tipped as a potential Spidey
Well done @TomHolland1996 , glad that tom's a mate, pleased for him. I thought I could've made quite a good spiderman pic.twitter.com/2Cyz6Sq8tp
— Charlie Rowe (@Charlie_Rowe) June 23, 2015
Some were intrigued
Interesting! Tom Holland is going to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the next Spider-Man film. I like the sound of that!
— Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) June 23, 2015
Tom Holland as Spider-Man… Pretty pleased that it's not a late 20s/30 something playing a young person. He's 19 & can grow into the role
— Pezazrael Nara (@AzukaFred) June 23, 2015
And there were plenty of messages of support
You know… Tom Holland as Peter Parker doesn't seem so bad. Before anyone starts complaining about this, wait until you see him in action.
— kenya ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@worthymaximoff) June 23, 2015
A new web-slinger is in town! Congratulations! @TomHolland1996 is #PeterParker your trusty neighborhood #SpiderMan pic.twitter.com/QrYAMFhmPu
— Ethan McDowell (@EthanMcDowell12) June 23, 2015
☝🏻️We all support you @TomHolland1996 You'll be a SPECTACULAR Spiderman💥 #WeBelieveInHolland pic.twitter.com/UyFaPzrEH0
— Andrés Navy (@LokiStrikes) June 23, 2015
It's frustrated me seeing all the hate for Tom Holland because he's brilliant in the movies I've seen, MARVEL THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT
— els (@BUCKYBNARES) June 23, 2015
It’ll be two years before anyone can properly judge anyway, and he won’t even be a teenager any more when he's seen on screen as Peter Parker…
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