Following months of rumours and varied reports, Tom Holland has confirmed that development is under way on a fourth MCUSpider-Man film.
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Speaking to Deadline at the Sands International Film Festival, where his new short film Blackbird was being screened, Holland was asked whether he will be returning for a fourth instalment in his Spider-Man series.
Holland said: "The simple answer is that I’ll always want to do Spider-Man films. I owe my life and career to Spider-Man. So the simple answer is yes. I’ll always want to do more."
However, he said that the more "complicated answer" revolved around how the story takes shape, adding: "We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be.
"But until we’ve cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing."
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home. SEAC
Holland continued: "This is the first time in this process that I’ve been part of the creative [side] so early. It’s just a process where I’m watching and learning. It’s just a really fun stage for me.
"Like I said, everyone wants it to happen. But we want to make sure we’re not overdoing the same things."
Holland revealed back in December that he had been "actively engaging in conversations" regarding the future of Spider-Man on screen, but that he wouldn't "make another one for the sake of making another one", and had his doubts.
He said at the time: "Whether or not we can find a way to do justice to the character is another thing. I feel very protective over Spider-Man.
"I feel very, very lucky that we were able to work on a franchise that got better with each movie, that got more successful with each movie, which I think is really rare, and I want to protect his legacy."
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
