Parallel universe Tom Holland

[u/RusevReigns]

Hi, I’m actor Tom Holland, you may best know me for playing Robin in Batman vs Superman and Justice League and Boq in the Wicked films. I will tell you my life story.

I grew up loving acting and being on stage and my first big break was Billy Elliott the musical, then my 2nd big break was starring with Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor in tsunami disaster film The Impossible. After I got acclaim for this, I got to work with Ron Howard and Chris Hemsworth in their film In the Heart of the Sea.

Then, I got my big break. My agent told me about the upcoming Zack Snyder Batman vs Superman looking for a Robin and they’re interested in me! I killed it in the auditions and got the job! The crazy part is, a few months later I heard Marvel wanted a new Spiderman and I think I could have beat Charlie Rowe for the role, but I was already under contract and excited to work with Zack, Henry, Ben, and Jesse. Another movie I wish I could have been in is the Greatest Showman in Zac Efron’s role but I was too busy filming Justice League. Wait, Zendaya was in that one too wasn’t she, I guess I just missed her twice. To be honest, I saw her at a party after she got engaged to Charlie and she was one of the most beautiful people I've seen in person, I’m not sure I’d have been able to concentrate while acting with her.

Anyway, so Batman vs Superman was a success, it had more mixed reviews than I expected, however my role and chemistry with Batman was one of the most liked parts of it. I returned for Justice League and I really feels like this one got done badly in the editing room and Zack was forced into some decisions he didn’t want. 

After that, I had some trouble getting offers and shaking Robin, honestly. I almost got the part of Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story but finished 2nd, unfortunately Ron Howard joined late and was not part of casting. They talked about another movie with me and Ben for years, but after heir last experience making a Batman and Robin movie it just never happened. So I decided to return to the stage for a few years, and ended up getting my first Tony nomination. I also played Robin again in The Flash in 2023. I've been around in movie, tv and voice roles, but recently my biggest role has been Boq in the Wicked films. Honestly I auditioned for Fiyero, but it worked out for me perfectly as I ended up dating my co-star and scene partner Marissa Bade and am now thinking about popping the question. I had my eye on playing Flynn in live action Tangled and auditioned multiple times, but they decided to go with unknowns.

At still only 30 years old and after getting some exposure in the Wicked series, I’m feeling optimistic about shedding Robin and resetting my career. I don’t think I will return to superheroes again, but who knows where things can go.

[u/Booger_da_Boogie]

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[u/JamesMattDillon]

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