Tom Holland and Zendaya love the ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ games
Tom Holland and Zendaya can’t get enough of Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man series. While out promoting their upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the pair lit up when talk turned to the PlayStation hits, sharing stories from their own playthroughs and hinting at how the games continue to shape the web-slinger’s on-screen vibe.
Asked whether the games influenced their approach to the new movie, both actors praised the series’ style and storytelling. Holland admitted he’s not exactly a natural behind the controller, while Zendaya described the stubborn satisfaction of conquering tough sections without asking for help. One moment that stuck with them: the tense Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sequence where MJ succumbs to the Symbiote and becomes Scream. Zendaya recalled how nerve-racking it was to push through, and though she initially refused to hand the controller over, Holland ultimately stepped in to guide her past the roadblock.
Holland has previously acknowledged slipping a move from the games into one of his Spider-Man films, cheekily borrowing a flashy bit of web-swinging choreography for No Way Home. It’s a nod that speaks to how influential Insomniac’s interpretation has become—even for the people actually playing the characters on screen.
The admiration evidently runs both ways. Following the duo’s praise, Insomniac extended an open invitation for them to swing by the studio in Burbank and see how the superhero adventures are made. It’s the kind of crossover moment fans dream about: the film leads geeking out over the games, and the game makers ready to roll out the red carpet.
As for what’s next in the franchise, signs point to more wall-crawling ahead. Peter Parker performer Ben Jordan has hinted that a new entry is already percolating. Meanwhile, long-time voice actor Yuri Lowenthal has reassured fans that, despite Miles Morales taking center stage at the end of the last game, Peter still has a major role to play in whatever comes next. In other words: don’t expect Peter to be benched anytime soon.
The broader pop-culture tide around gaming continues to swell, too. Beyond Spider-Man chatter, music star Olivia Rodrigo has teased a collaboration with Fortnite, adding yet another big-name crossover to the battle royale’s ever-growing list of guest appearances.
Whether you’re invested in the cinematic future of Spider-Man or you’re just trying to 100% Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, it’s clear the mutual love between Hollywood’s webheads and Insomniac’s developers is stronger than ever. With possible studio visits on the horizon and whispers of a new game already in motion, fans have plenty of reasons to keep their Spidey-sense tingling.
