Andrew Garfield, who previously portrayed Spider-Man, has voiced his admiration for Tom Holland's performance as the web-slinging superhero. "I think Tom is an incredible actor playing that character, and I love him and support him, and just want the best for him," Garfield told Page Six at the screening of his new film, "The Magic Faraway Tree," in New York City on July 30.
Garfield, 42, shared his anticipation for Holland's latest movie, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which is set to premiere on Friday. "I'm very, very excited to see the film," he added, underscoring his long-standing affection for the character. "I love Spider-Man; I always have loved Spider-Man since I was 3 years old."
Garfield played Peter Parker in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014), following Tobey Maguire's tenure as the character from 2002 to 2007. All three actors, Maguire, Garfield, and Holland, reprised their respective Spider-Man roles in the 2021 Marvel Studios film "Spider-Man: No Way Home," a multiverse-centric movie that surprised audiences.
Recalling the filming of "No Way Home," Holland previously shared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that it was an "amazing experience." Garfield, in an interview with Esquire, described the news of his return as "honestly the most joyful thing ever." He also humorously noted that while he and Maguire could "relax," "all the pressure was on Tom."
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," the fourth Spider-Man film starring Holland, is scheduled to be released on July 31. Meanwhile, Garfield's film "The Magic Faraway Tree," also starring Claire Foy, is set to premiere on August 21. The latter film explores themes of technology fixation, with a magical tree transporting a family away from modern distractions. Garfield commented on his own relationship with technology, stating, "I'm as addicted as anybody to my devices, and I do everything I can to try and mitigate it." He emphasized the increasing value of "time space, and quiet" in a world where attention is constantly captured by digital devices.