10 Unknown Facts About Tom Holland

He trained in gymnastics and parkour, which helped him land the role of Spider-Man.

Before Hollywood, he played Billy Elliot in the West End musical.

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He thought he lost the Spider-Man role and found out via Instagram.

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Ironically, he has arachnophobia despite playing Spider-Man.

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To prepare for Spider-Man: Homecoming, he attended a real high school.

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He voiced characters in Onward and Spies in Disguise.

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He once wore a mask at a comic convention, and no one recognized him.

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He has a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Tessa.

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He auditioned for Star Wars: The Force Awakens but didn’t get the role.

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He bought a house near his parents in London to stay close to them.

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