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At 19, Tom Holland beat 1,500 actors for ‘Spider-Man’ role: He had ‘the charisma, the confidence, the energy,’ director says

The actor used his athleticism to help land the role of the acrobatic wall crawler.

With a background in dance and acrobatics, including a lead turn in a West End production of "Billy Elliot," Holland leaned on his athleticism to help convince decision-makers that he was their Spider-Man. "Avengers: Endgame" director Anthony Russo noted in the profile that Holland's flip when entering a scene was helpful in getting him the role. Though his ability to fly through the air helped him land one of the hottest roles in the world, Holland admits that he might not be doing all his own stunts for too much longer.

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