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6 Things You Need to Know About Tom Holland, the New Spider-Man

Who Is Tom Holland?

6 Things You Need to Know About Tom Holland, the New Spider-Man

Who Is Tom Holland?
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Tom Holland is about to become a household name. The up-and-coming star has been cast as Spider-Man in Marvel and Sony's reboot, beating out scores of actors who also auditioned. You may not recall hearing his name before today, but before the 19-year-old from Kingston upon Thames takes on the web-slinging role, there are a few things you should know about him. Take a look here!

1 You've seen him before.

You've seen him before.
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Holland's first major film role was in 2012's The Impossible, in which he played Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor's son. He then starred opposite Saoirse Ronan in How I Live Now before going on to act in the British miniseries Wolf Hall. Did I mention his stint in the title role of Billy Elliot the Musical? He's clearly a gentleman of many talents.

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2 He's been practicing for stunts for years.

He's been practicing for stunts for years.
Image Source: Instagram user tomholland2013

Based on his many Instagrams, Holland specializes in backflips. You can check out his profile to see him bounce around in slow motion. The guy is clearly ready to take on Spider-Man's famous agility.

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3 Spider-Man isn't his only upcoming movie.

Spider-Man isn't his only upcoming movie.
Image Source: Instagram user tomholland2013

Though they don't have official release dates, Holland has roles in the dramas Backcountry, costarring Suicide Squad's Joel Kinnaman, and Pilgrimage. Meanwhile, you'll see him in December when he appears opposite Chris Hemsworth in Ron Howard's epic whale movie, In the Heart of the Sea.

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4 He has an adorable dog named Tessa.

He has an adorable dog named Tessa.
Image Source: Instagram user tomholland2013

Seriously, look at that mug.

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5 He already has a fan club.

He already has a fan club.
Image Source: Instagram user tomholland2013

Here's Holland with the aforementioned Tessa in a fan-made drawing.

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6 And a girlfriend!

And a girlfriend!
Image Source: Instagram user ellxcxa

Don't get any ideas; the young star has been dating student Elle Lotherington for over two years. She's basically the Mary Jane Watson to his Peter Parker.

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