Tom Holland as a girl. Tom Holland's new Spider-Man dance in women's clothing blew up the Internet

In the new Spider-Man film, we learn about how the superhero spent his adolescence. Young Peter Parker is 15 years old, he studies in college, makes videos for YouTube, and his life changes dramatically after meeting Tony Stark ( iron Man performed by Robert Downey Jr.). The villain in the new film is played by Michael Keaton, known for the films “Batman” and “Birdman”.

Tom's name is worth remembering: he has a contract for six Spider-Man films. It is very difficult to catch him in one place: like his hero, the actor constantly moves from city to city. Holland and his team are given a private jet, which takes the boy around the world as part of the film's promotional tour. Here he is in Rome, the next day posing on the roof St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, and a day later - already in Berlin. We managed to catch Tom in Barcelona. He patiently takes pictures with fans near the hotel, signs postcards, and poses with his colleague, actress and singer Zendaya. It is not known who is more popular among the two of them: Zendaya has 42 million followers on Instagram, Tom has “only” 2 million.

- Tom, do you have a recipe for how to become a star at such a young age?

You need to work hard and be persistent. “I auditioned for the role of Spider-Man five times,” the actor replies, sipping an iced coffee on the 42nd floor of the hotel, which offers an incredible view of Barcelona beach. - Every time the agents told me: “They will most likely take you for the role best friend Spider-Man." And when I was asked to read the text of the main character, I realized that everything was serious.

- Zendaya said that you were approved before her and you had to go through a screen test to see how you interact on camera. Is she playing your girlfriend?

No, Peter Parker is in love with Laura Harrier's character. Zendaya plays a very smart math girl who has all the answers. She is the same in life, we became friends with her. The main advantage of traveling with Zendaya is that she travels with a huge army of assistants: makeup artists, stylists, hairdressers, tea and coffee assistants (I'm not lying!)... She also travels with a huge wardrobe. Today I borrowed this black leather jacket from her. Girls this season are wearing a baggy fit outerwear, and it turned out to be just the right size for me. It seems that I will “forget” to return it...

With singer and co-star Zendaya. Photo: Global Look Press

- But if you believe the publications on Twitter, you constantly quarrel with each other...

We're just teasing each other. In America there is an analogue of the TV show “One to One”, where Zendaya covered the Bruno Mars song. Then, as if by chance, she posted a photo of the bouquet that Bruno sent her, and a card from him with the words “Thank you for the great job!” I, in turn, am in the show " Lip Sync Battle" covered Rihanna's song "Umbrella". And he answered Zendaya publicly that Rihanna, apparently, is simply afraid that I will take her fans away from her. (Laughs.) I think Rihanna is great, and I am far from her popularity.

A parody of the singer Rihanna in the show “Lip Sync Battle”. Photo: © 2017 Spike Cable Networks

- In general, you like public conversations with colleagues on social networks. Recently on Twitter I asked if a bald haircut would suit you, and ran into a response from Ryan Reynolds...

Yes, I was thinking about getting a clipper haircut, especially since I still have to do it for the next film, which takes place at the beginning of the 20th century. Ryan publicly advised me not to stop at my head, but at the same time to “depilate” my bikini area. I thanked him for the advice and wrote to him that now everything is smooth. (Laughs.)

- Did the producers of “Spider-Man” ever ask you to be careful in public correspondence, or instruct you on how to behave before participating in a TV show where you imitate Rihanna?

They were even happy when the parody video went viral. After all, it works to promote the film: more more people finds out about me. At first, however, before the “Lip Sync battle” they tensed up a little - they asked not to wear particularly short shorts. But I didn't follow their instructions: I was wearing the shortest shorts imaginable.

- You seem to have already learned the main rule of show business: there is no such thing as bad promotion. Every time you appear on a TV show or on the red carpet, a lot of memes arise. Which one is your favorite?

I deliberately copied Will Smith, one of my favorite actors, when I introduced Zendaya on the carpet. People picked it up and started gluing our photos together - it turned out very funny!

- What was the hardest thing for you during filming?

Constant changes in the script and work. Gradually I got used to it and realized that cinema is a living process, and I also joined it. As a result, the film contains many phrases and script twists that I, the director, and other actors came up with on the fly. For example, take the scene on the roof of a hotel in Berlin - clean water improvisation. They attached a GoPro action camera to my head, and I just had a blast at the party, then ran around the city. Near the Brandenburg Gate, a naked fan suddenly ran up to me and decided to dance with me in the frame. I turn to the director, Jon Watts, and ask, “Should we stop filming?” And he laughs - like, guy, your fan - deal with her yourself! Luckily it was the last day of filming and after that I flew home to London. However, we cut the fan out of the film.

Now I'm even a little scared, because if we strictly followed the company's script Marvel comics, all responsibility for success or failure would lie with them.

- How did you relax at home?

I only had a couple of weeks to walk the dog and eat my mom's food. She bakes excellent Yorkshire pudding. Yes, I also hung out with my brothers. Besides me, there are three guys in the family. Harry and Sam are twins and are 18 years old. We also have Paddy, he's 13 now.

With my beloved dog Tessa. Photo: instagram.com

- How does mom cope with raising such a group of boys?

Parents say that they manage to save a lot on clothes. All my T-shirts and boots were inherited by my younger brothers. Mom jokes that if she does have a daughter, she will name her Hallelujah.

With mom and brothers (Tom on the left). Photo: instagram.com

- You said that you finally convinced the director and producers to give you the role when you did some jumping over your head. Has all this balancing act ever put you in an awkward position?

When we were filming The Lost City of Z, I showed Robert Pattinson my latest photos of me on vacation in Spain. He saw a picture of me jumping over my head on the beach. He says: “Holland, I bet you won’t jump like that now!” Now imagine what I looked like during those shoots: a hat on my head, a false mustache on my face, because I’m a child and I wouldn’t have grown a real one, heavy boots on my feet. I accept the challenge: “I bet! Look!" At the same time, he completely miscalculated the weight of his boots and landed right on his face. My nose crunched. Assistants who did not speak English ran up to me. The mustache has come unglued. Blood was gushing from the nose. They took me for an x-ray and found a small internal fracture, but nothing serious. Only the profile is now less smooth. The bruise was then covered up in the frame for two weeks. By the way, I brought Robert Pattinson a bottle of good red wine that I lost in an argument. At the end of filming, we drank it together.

- Everyone goes with you every time more people. Today, in addition to your friend Harrison, I also see your brother Harry. Everyone has cameras in their hands - what are they doing?

Harry wants to become a cameraman and director. Harrison still helps me, but he's also studying to be a producer. In short, they have two cameras and they film and produce documentary about my travels around the world. Peter Parker is a YouTuber and we do something similar in real life: We post chronicles on social networks. In Moscow, they made a video for Instagram of me leaving autographs on the pages of a Spider-Man magazine and throwing them from the balcony to fans. Harry just shot and edited the video, and Harrison directed.

- What are your impressions of Moscow and St. Petersburg?

This was my first visit to Russia. You have very beautiful cities and good weather in summer. It was great to walk the streets dressed as Spider-Man. The fans reacted great!

- By the way, how do you like the Spider-Man costume? Did you like him right away?

I first wore it on the set of the movie Captain America: Civil War. I was then cast overnight, and the next day I flew to Atlanta to film the fight scene at the airport. The producers decided not to waste time and have already started filming with a stuntman. They didn’t have time to adjust the suit to me, and at first it looked a little deflated on me, because the understudy was more pumped up. Then we turned it into a joke in the new film. When my character receives a “pumped up” suit from Tony Stark and puts it on, it hangs on it. Then Parker presses a special button, and the suit is adjusted to fit the figure.

The costume ended up being very tight. When I was asked to wear tight-fitting codpieces over my own, I initially resisted. I tried it without it, looked in the mirror and was horrified: everything looked too revealing. I shouted: “Bring the codpiece back!”
But what I like most about my costume is the eyes. They are made in such a way that I can see everything from the inside, but no one understands where I am looking. It was convenient to look at girls in Moscow.

- Is it true that for the sake of your figure, you played sports in a jumpsuit that passes electricity through your entire body?

Yes, it is created on the principle of exercise machines that lazy people use to pump up their abdominal muscles. Only this is a full body suit. It is impossible to work on a machine in it, but I did yoga for an hour, and at the same time a shock passed through my body every 20 seconds. You should try it. (Laughs.)

- No, thanks, judging by your story, it looks like torture.

That's exactly how I felt, but the results were worth it. I have a scene where I change clothes on camera. After we filmed it, I threw out the “taser suit” and ordered a huge pizza.

- I read that you somehow specially prepared for the role of an American college student?

Marvel Studios arranged for me to go undercover for a few days at a college for gifted children in Brooklyn. I stayed there for three days and was quickly exposed. (Laughs.) It was hard to speak with an American accent around the clock, and then, they are all talented physicists and mathematicians, and I am a dancer, in exact sciences not strong. A rumor quickly spread around the school about some dancer from England, and they had to reel in the bait.

- How was it working with Michael Keaton? He once played positive hero, Batman, and now played the villain, the Vulture...

I love watching him turn on the villain. It gives me goosebumps - he becomes so scary. When he's in character, it's uncomfortable to even be around him. Luckily, we had Robert Downey Jr., a great joker, on set, and he lightened the tension between takes.

With Robert Downey Jr. (still from the movie "Spider-Man: Homecoming"). Photo: Global Look Press

- Before being approved for the role, you auditioned with Downey Jr. Worried?

I was shaking so much before the casting! I walked onto the set, saw Robert in a suit and barely audibly said, “Hello.” He said: “Hello!” - and turned away. I thought I was completely unimpressed with him. Then I looked closer and realized that he looked somehow strange. Suddenly another Robert Downey Jr. enters the room, and then it dawned on me that I spent all my excitement and fear on meeting his stunt double! I had already greeted the real Robert with a strong handshake, the audition went amazingly, and I was quickly cast in the role of Peter Parker.

Thomas Stanley Holland

Education: graduated from Wimbledon College, two-year course at the London School performing arts and technologies

Family: mother - Nicole Elizabeth Frost, photographer; father - Dominic Holland, comedian, writer and television presenter; brothers - Sam and Harry (twins), Paddy

Career: As a schoolboy, he became interested in dancing and performed at youth festivals. Acting debut - in the musical "Billy Elliot". Starred in more than 20 films, including: “Wolf Hall”, “In the Heart of the Sea”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “The Lost City of Z”

Actor Tom Holland, who signed a contract with Marvel to play Spider-Man in six films, took part in a fiery dance number as part of the MTV Movie & TV Awards show. Holland performed a dance to Rihanna's song Umbrella, dressed in seductive lingerie.

At the award ceremony best performers According to MTV, Tom Holland took part in the Lip Sync Battle competition, in which he competed with actress Zendaya Coleman. According to the terms of the competition, the actors had to perform a dance number to famous song, synchronizing lip movements with the lyrics of the song. Holland chose famous hit singer Rihanna called Umbrella. Dressed in sexy women's clothing, similar to the costumes of the singer from the official video, the actor put on a real show on stage.

Tom Holland's full performance of Rihanna's “Umbrella” on Lip Sync Battle.
He didn't do that. TOM HOLLAND DID THAT EVERYONE pic.twitter.com/ZpKC6s8moY

— peter parker (@fcukspiderman) May 8, 2017

Tom Holland wore a black fitted corset, black tights and short shorts. In addition, the actor performed in a black woman's wig and full makeup. Along with Holland, girls from the backup dancers in similar costumes danced on stage. As the site learned, Tom Holland was recognized as the undisputed winner of the Lip Sync Battle competition.

Actor Tom Holland and Zendaya Coleman starred together in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The film, directed by Jon Watts, will be released on July 6, 2017. After this, Tom Holland will play Spider-Man in the next two Avengers films.

"Lip Sync Battle" - American musical show, in which celebrities compete with each other in lip-syncing. There seems to be nothing to be learned here, but each episode receives millions of views online. To earn the favor of the audience, the stars dress up, dance and carefully copy the stage style of the chosen performer. Realist collected seven best performances, revealing familiar actors and musicians from an unexpected side.

1. Tom Holland (Spider-Man) as Rihanna

Tom Holland is a 20-year-old actor who in 2015 played the role of the new Spider-Man in Marvel Studios projects. Outwardly, the young man is firmly associated with an exemplary schoolboy - exactly until you see him in the image of Rihanna.

2. Justin Bieber as Ozzy Osbourne

Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne are men, and this is perhaps their only common feature. However, in Battle of the Lipsticks, the teen girls' idol showed what a wig and black nail polish can do.

3. Anne Hathaway as Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus habitually shocks the public with revealing outfits and scandalous behavior, while Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway has the image of a modest, intelligent girl. “Battle of the Phonograms” corrected this misunderstanding once and for all.

4. Channing Tatum as Beyoncé

Actor Channing Tatum is accustomed to dancing: the role of a stripper in the film “Magic Mike” fully revealed his flexibility. But the fact that the muscular actor could adequately embody the image of the feminine Beyoncé came as a surprise to many.

5. Jenna Dewan as Channing Tatum

We've already enjoyed Tatum's dancing, and now it's his wife's turn, actress Jenna Dewan. She didn’t look far for inspiration, so she performed her husband’s number from the movie “Magic Mike.”

6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Janet Jackson

We had no doubt about the charisma of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but the way he masterfully handled the complex dance number Janet Jackson is a memorable sight. (The actor’s performance begins at the 2nd minute of the video.)