Tom Holland says he’s taking year-long performing hiatus as a result of traumatic rapist position
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om Holland has given an replace after saying earlier this month that he was taking a year-long break from performing.
The Spider-Man star, 27, shocked followers when he shared his plans in an interview with Extra following the brutal filming of his Apple TV+ crime thriller collection The Crowded Room, by which he performs a rapist.
Holland informed Extra: “I just really, really was terrified by the idea of playing this character, and, for me, that’s a really good thing.
“We were exploring certain emotions that I had definitely never experienced before. And then on top of that, being a producer dealing with the day-to-day kind of problems that come with any film set just added that extra level of pressure.
“I really enjoyed it, I loved the learning curve of becoming a producer. I’m no stranger to hard work,” he mentioned including: “But then again, the show really did break me. And I’m now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was.”
Holland’s profession determination appeared to coincide with The Crowded Room receiving an onslaught of adverse critiques from TV critics, however he has now clarified that the 2 aren’t linked.
“It’s so funny. Obviously, The Crowded Room came out. We didn’t have very favourable reviews,” Holland mentioned whereas showing on US TV present Live with Kelly and Mark.
“So the press story was that I have taken this year off because of the reviews. But I’m eight months into my year off. I’ve been chilling at home in London, going to Grand Prixes, playing golf…”
Tom Holland pictured in The Crowded Room
/ Apple TV+The English actor who’s at the moment courting actress Zendaya, went on to hit again on the adverse critiques for his new present by praising his supporters.
“I would like to say a massive thank you to my fans, and the people that have seen the show because we’re at 94 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes,” he mentioned.
“I feel so grateful that I have a wonderful community of people that support me and are there for me, so I’m honored and really excited for the rest of the show to come out.”