Marvel Star Tom Holland Feels He Made Robert Downey Jr. Believe That Spider-Man Star Has “some sort of problem”
In 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland, a gifted British actor, took on the role of Peter Parker, better known as Spider-Man, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland swiftly won the hearts of the viewers with his gripping performance and sincere love for the character. Holland’s on-screen chemistry with the other actors has also received a lot of positive feedback.
Holland has managed to keep his humble demeanor and endearing charm despite his quick ascent to popularity and Hollywood glory. He amusingly revealed recently how he got Robert Downey Jr. into thinking he might be having an issue, though.
Tom Holland has nothing but respect for Robert Downey Jr.
Some celebrity connections are romantic, while others are more akin to close friendships or even familial ties. The relationship between Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. fits well into the latter type. Both actors played characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Downey donning the Iron Man attire and Holland donning the Spider-Man suit.
Beyond their roles as on-screen superheroes, Downey Jr. and Holland have a strong bond and mutual regard for one another. Holland has frequently praised Downey Jr. in interviews, referring to him as a close friend as well as a mentor.
One endearing element of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is their friendship. Holland has even labeled Downey Jr. as one of his all-time favorite actors he openly admires. He once shared an amusing incident that shows the beautiful bond they share in real life.
Robert Downey Jr. calls Tom Holland at odd times
Their bond is shown through a funny story about a pub quiz night. In a conversation with BBC Radio 1, Holland recalled a funny incident in which Downey Jr. called him when he was preoccupied with a bar trivia contest.
Despite the quiz’s no-phone rule, Holland explained with a smile that he couldn’t help answering when Iron Man himself was on the line. It’s proof of the bond these two actors share that goes beyond their professional relationships.
Holland pointed up the odd timing of Downey Jr.’s calls and suggested that whenever the actor decided to FaceTime him, it frequently coincided with his trips to the bar. Holland joked, a little bit self-deprecatingly, that, “He must think I have some sort of problem” referring to Downey Jr.
This humorous story provides a window into the affectionate and funny relationship that has grown between these two MCU actors, making them favorites both on and off the screen.
Source: BBC Radio 1
