Tom Holland is opening up about a part of movie publicity that many actors rarely discuss so bluntly: promoting a film he does not fully believe in. In a recent appearance on the Dish Podcast, Holland said some of his past movies were, in his words, "sh**," and that made the press side of the job much harder.
His comments highlight the tension actors can face when they are expected to enthusiastically sell a project regardless of their personal feelings about the final result. Holland suggested that doing interviews and appearances becomes far more difficult when he is not genuinely proud of the movie he is talking about.
By contrast, the actor said he has been "absolutely loving" the press tours connected to The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. That difference, according to his remarks, comes down to how much easier it is to speak positively about work he feels excited by.
The candid interview offers a rare look at how promotion can depend on an actor's real connection to a film. For Holland, the experience appears to be far more enjoyable when the project itself is something he can stand behind with confidence.
