Tom Holland teases 'Spider-man 4' script with Zendaya: "It needs work, but it's exciting"

Tom Holland has ignited excitement among fans of the Spider-Man franchise with fresh details about the highly anticipated Spider-Man 4. In a recent interview on the Rich Roll Podcast, the actor revealed that he and his co-star Zendaya, who plays MJ, recently sat down to read a draft of the upcoming film's script.

Holland acknowledged that while the script is still a work in progress, he praised the efforts of the writers, stating, "It needs work, but the writers are doing a great job." This insight provides fans with a glimpse into the development process and the meticulous care being taken to ensure the film lives up to the high expectations set by its predecessors.

Holland also elaborated on the complexities of developing a new Spider-Man movie within the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He explained that Marvel’s overarching timeline and interconnected storylines present unique challenges. "One of the things to bear in mind with Marvel is that your film is a small cog in a large machine," Holland said. "That machine has got to keep running, and you need to make sure you can fit into that timeline at the right time to benefit the bigger picture." This remark highlights how Spider-Man 4 must align with the larger narrative arcs of the MCU, ensuring continuity and cohesion with the other ongoing projects in Marvel's expansive universe.

The fourth installment is expected to bring new creative energy with Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton reportedly in talks to helm the project, taking over from Jon Watts, who directed Holland’s first three solo Spider-Man films. Fans are eager to see how Cretton’s vision will shape the next chapter of Peter Parker’s journey.

Holland, who has portrayed Spider-Man across multiple blockbuster films, expressed a deep sense of responsibility for the character, emphasizing that any new movie must do justice to both the character and the franchise. "I feel very protective over Spider-Man," Holland admitted in a previous interview. "I want to protect his legacy. So, I won’t make another one for the sake of making another one. It will have to be worth the while of the character."

Although the project is still in the early stages, Holland's infectious enthusiasm and dedication to delivering a film that respects the legacy of the beloved superhero suggest that Spider-Man 4 is on track to be an exciting and worthy continuation of the story. Fans can look forward to more updates as the project moves further into production, with Holland and Zendaya once again leading the charge in this next thrilling chapter of the Spider-Man saga.