Tom Holland eyes mentoring role, as he picks 'super-talented' 'Spider-Man' successor

Tom Holland is open to be the mentor of the next Spider-Man and has already named the “super-talented” young actor he sees as his successor.

​In a recent chat with Esquire, the 30-year-old British actor articulated his thoughts on the future in the Marvel franchise and gave Adolescence star Owen Cooper his vote for the next Spider-Man in line.

​Tom, who has been playing Spider-Man since 2017, showed his interest in getting "a producing credit on future movies," but, because it is “pretty tough to get," Tom will remain connected as a mentor to his Spider-Man successor.

​He then recalled how Iron Man actor Robert Downey supported him the same way.

​“In the way that Robert Downey was such a mentor for me in my first three movies, I would love to be that person for whoever is next,” Tom said of his co-star.

As for who he thinks can take his place as Spider-Man, Tom weighed in for "super-talented" Owen.

​Tom shared, “Owen Cooper would be awesome. Obviously he's super-talented and the talk of the town right now."

​It is important to mention that Owen, who is just 16 years old, has won three distinct accolades for his performance in Netflix's limited series Adolescence.

​At the 2026 Golden Globes, he was honored with the Best Supporting Actor on Television title.

​Owen won the Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards and the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the Primetime Emmy Awards.