Tom Holland just delivered a brutal assessment of his own filmography. The actor admitted that some of his movies are "sh**," making promotional obligations genuinely difficult.
Holland's candor came while discussing his enthusiasm for upcoming projects. He's been "absolutely loving" his press tours for "The Odyssey" and the next Spider-Man installment, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." The contrast matters. When Holland feels confident about a film's quality, his promotional energy shifts entirely.
This kind of honesty from major stars remains rare in a landscape where studios expect unwavering enthusiasm from their talent. Studios typically demand polished talking points and manufactured enthusiasm, regardless of a film's reception or creative success. Holland's willingness to name the gap between quality projects and less successful ones signals a shift in how A-listers approach their public responsibilities.
The comment lands as Holland enters a new phase of his career. "The Odyssey" represents a departure from his franchise work, offering a chance to stretch creatively. Meanwhile, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues his tenure as Peter Parker, a role that's defined his recent decade. Both projects clearly excite him more than work he's undertaken previously.
His frustration with promoting weaker material reflects a broader industry reality. Press tours demand actors spend weeks selling films they may not fully believe in. Holland's acknowledgment that some of his work doesn't meet his own standards shows the toll that takes. It also suggests audiences can probably sense when a star genuinely backs their project versus when they're performing obligation.
For Marvel and other studios working with Holland, this statement might sting. But it also demonstrates the actor's growing confidence to speak plainly about his choices. He's moved beyond the young Spider-Man eager to promote anything. This version of Holland reserves his real promotional firepower for projects worthy of it.