Tom Holland: Some of My Movies Are 'S–t'
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- Tom Holland said on the July 22 episode of the Dish Podcast that he's enjoyed the current press cycle for 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' because he's proud of both films.
- Holland admitted he has previously promoted movies he privately thought were bad, saying that when asked 'why should you see this movie?' he's sometimes thought 'you shouldn't, because it's shit.'
- Holland described the dual summer press run as feeling like a 'victory lap,' a contrast to past promotional experiences for projects he wasn't fond of.
- Holland said he's spent the past three days doing press alongside 'Odyssey' co-star Anne Hathaway, calling the experience 'an awesome learning experience' and her 'such a pro.'
- Holland said doing press for films he's proud of is 'really easy' because he doesn't feel like he's 'lying to anyone.'
Why it matters: It's rare for a top-billed star to openly acknowledge that promotional interviews can involve selling something they privately dislike — the admission reframes the standard press tour as something actors actively navigate, not just perform. For Holland specifically, having both an Odyssey adaptation and a Spider-Man sequel in the same summer puts him in the unusual position where genuine enthusiasm and promotional obligation finally line up.
