The celebrities involved gain a lot from being a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They not only land a succession of high-paying gigs certain to garner a large audience, but they also give the talent in question the opportunity to branch out beyond the franchise.
Take, for example, the Chrises. Hemsworth was almost unknown before going on to play their respective roles, Evans was a well-known name but not a major celebrity, and Pratt was best recognised for his performance on Parks and Recreation. The trio is now among the most well-known figures in the industry, thanks to the enhanced visibility that comes with being a member of the industry's most recognisable brand.
Since his debut as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland has seized every opportunity, branching out and winning rave reviews for his performance in Netflix's The Devil All the Time, and he's also been hailed as the high point of the Russo brothers' Cherry, which hasn't exactly received unanimous critical acclaim thus far.
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Robert Downey Jr., Holland's on-screen and off-screen mentor, knows a thing or two about longevity, having made his big-screen debut over 50 years ago, and he confessed in a new interview that he doesn't want to see Holland portray Spider-Man indefinitely.
"Look, Tom isn't going to play Spider-Man when he's 37 years old. At least, that's what I'm hoping.And when you're in the MCU, you get the impression that everything starts with it and ends with it. But there is also life outdoors. I can attest to this. I've been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it. "There was a Spider-Man before Tom Holland, and there will be a Spider-Man after Tom Holland,"
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There isn't a week that goes by without Downey Jr. being connected to a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he appears content to put that aspect of his life behind him for the time being. Meanwhile, once Spider-Man: No Way Home is completed, Holland will no longer be under contract to play the web-slinger, but he seemed content to stay in the role for at least a few more years until he ages out of it.