Tom Holland Takes on The Hot Ones Challenge with Sean Evans

TLDRTom Holland joins Sean Evans on Hot Ones to eat spicy wings and talk about his career, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and his inspirations as an actor.

Key insights

🔥Tom Holland reveals that he is a fan of the show and was inspired to be a guest by his friend's recommendation.

🌶️Tom experiences the spiciness of the hot wings, admitting that he is okay with spicy food but not the extremely hot ones.

👨‍👦Tom shares his experience working with Alfred Molina in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and how technology has advanced since Molina last played Doctor Octopus.

🎥Tom discusses the similarities between the 'Spider-Man' franchise and classic coming-of-age teen movies from the 1980s, particularly 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'

Tom gives swing tips for golf, suggesting to shorten the backswing and not try to hit the ball too hard.

Q&A

How did Tom Holland prepare for the spicy wings on Hot Ones?

Tom Holland mentions that he is okay with spicy food but prefers medium or hot spice levels. He jokes that the extremely hot wings on Hot Ones might reveal a side of him that no one has seen before.

What was Tom Holland's inspiration for playing Spider-Man?

Tom Holland shares that he wanted to be this generation's Marty McFly from 'Back to the Future.' He also mentions the influence of John Hughes movies and the character Ferris Bueller for the 'Spider-Man' franchise.

What limitations does Tom Holland face as an actor when playing Spider-Man?

Tom Holland mentions that playing a superhero with a mask covers his face, limiting his ability to convey emotions through facial expressions. However, he compensates by using physicality and exaggerated movements to express his character's emotions.

Did Tom Holland enjoy working with Alfred Molina in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'?

Tom Holland expresses his admiration for Alfred Molina and mentions that they had a great working relationship. He recalls a specific scene where he asked Molina to rough him up a bit, and even though Molina initially refused, he surprised Holland during the scene.

Does Tom Holland enjoy playing golf?

Tom Holland mentions his interest in visiting golf courses in each city he visits. He also gives a swing tip of shortening the backswing and not hitting the ball too hard.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Tom Holland expresses his excitement to be a guest on Hot Ones and reveals that he is a fan of the show.

01:00Tom discusses his experience with spicy food and his expectations for the spicy wings on the show.

02:22Tom talks about working with Alfred Molina and the advancements in technology since Molina last played Doctor Octopus.

04:31Tom shares the inspirations behind the 'Spider-Man' franchise, including John Hughes movies and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'

06:13Tom gives swing tips for golf, suggesting to shorten the backswing and not try to hit the ball too hard.