Tom Holland Told Zendaya Immediately After Learning of Downey Jr.'s MCU Return
The anecdote confirms that Holland, despite his known loose lips, managed to keep one of the MCU's biggest secrets-Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom-except with his wife, and it adds a personal layer to the buildup for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
Key Facts
- Tom Holland told Zendaya about Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom immediately after learning the news over the phone.
- Holland avoided interviews to prevent leaking the secret, a precaution due to his history of spilling plot details.
- Zendaya confirmed that Holland shared the news with her right after hanging up, while they were in the same room.
- The revelation comes as the couple promotes 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which opens in Japan on July 31.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
Tom Holland revealed that he told his wife Zendaya right away after learning Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. Holland, who has a reputation for leaking secrets, avoided interviews to keep the news quiet but shared it with Zendaya the moment he got off the phone with Downey Jr.
Tom Holland told Zendaya about Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe immediately after learning the news himself, the couple revealed in a recent interview. Holland, who learned the secret directly from Downey Jr. over the phone, said he avoided interviews to prevent leaking the information, a precaution born from his history of spilling plot details. Zendaya confirmed that Holland shared the news with her right after hanging up, while they were in the same room. The revelation comes as the couple promotes 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which opens in Japan on July 31.
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