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Spider-Man: Far From Home has at last hit cinemas across the nation. As fans run to watch what has been deemed an epilogue to Avengers: Endgame, Tom Holland continues putting one foot in front of the other along this taxing press tour, fielding endless questions alongside fellow castmates Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon.

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Though Tom Holland plays the hyper-alert, acrobatically-inclined, butt-kicking, and web-slinging hero we know and love, the man behind the mask is not without any flaws. And, given how tired he likely is, he may be working diligently to cover up what he considers his “biggest flaw.”

Peter Parker always manages to save the day while simultaneously excelling in school. However, one of Peter Parker’s greatest strengths may be one of Tom Holland’s greatest flaws. Isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?

Tom Holland on his “biggest flaw”

During an interview with Zendaya – the woman responsible for bringing the revolutionized MJ to life – Holland was asked, “What do you consider your biggest flaw and your greatest strength? That’s a very mature thing to know.” Tom Holland replied: 

“My biggest flaw is probably my attention span or lack thereof. And while it might seem contradictory, my biggest strength is my work ethic. Like, on Spider-Man, I would just try to outwork everyone. That said, if you ask me to read a book, I just can’t get my brain to focus on it.”


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So, while Peter Parker may be the scientific brainiac in the comics (and in the MCU), reading through various academic texts with ease, Tom Holland can’t get his “brain to focus on” such materials. Given that Tom Holland is an actor, this comes as a surprise for actors must memorize several lines for any given scene (especially when you’re playing the lead).

Since Tom Holland cites his work ethic as his greatest strength, the two – his short attention span and dedicated mentality – likely oppose each other, allowing Holland to excel as an actor. His attention span may not be the best, but he is willing to put in the work needed to remember his lines and deliver them with conviction. 

Based on what Tom Holland has planned for his future, he’s going to need to maintain that work ethic to reach the heights he is hoping to reach as he works his way through the cutthroat world of entertainment.

What’s next for Tom Holland following ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home?’ 

Concerning his short-term future, Tom Holland is set to star in a few upcoming, non-marvel films. From The Devil All the Time and Uncharted to Onward and The Voyage of Dr. Dolittle, Tom Holland has a packed schedule; he could thank his career-catalyzing take on Peter Parker for that.

While he has several acting gigs on the horizon, Holland told Zendaya that he would like to direct somewhere down the line and continue diversifying his acting portfolio. He stated:

“The 20-year goal is to be a film director. The 15-year goal is to win an Oscar. The five-year goal is to just keep enjoying myself. I really am having the time of my life. But as far as my future goes, I want to stretch myself as an actor in a way that Jake Gyllenhaal, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Meryl Streep do. I don’t want to be stuck to one character. I think that’s what can happen when you take on a superhero movie. ”

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With aspirations to emulate DiCaprio, Streep, and Gyllenhaal, Tom Holland will have to step into some pretty diverse roles over the next few years; otherwise, he may always be remembered as Peter Parker.

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