They say as one door closes, another one opens. That was the case at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. James Gunn posted his latest photo commemorating the end of filming on Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, but this one had a little twist: the photo featured Tom Holland as he arrived on set to begin work on his own Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
“Many blessings today to the star of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom Holland, and the film's director, Jon Watts,” Gunn wrote alongside a photo of himself, the young star, and Chris Pratt. Gunn added, “I don't think we could pass the Marvel baton to two nicer, better guys who care more about what they're doing. Kill it!”
Marvel has yet to release a formal statement announcing the start of principal photography, but photos of some of the cast in costume have already begun leaking online. Holland is spotted in a V-neck sweater and plaid shirt as Peter Parker, Nickelodeon star Zendaya as the female lead Michelle, and The Grand Budapest Hotel star Tony Revolori serving some double-polo action as Manuel.
See photos below.
This latest incarnation of Spider-Man, a product of Marvel and Sony’s joint partnership, made his debut in Captain America: Civil War. Spinning off with his own film, Peter is bringing with him his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). Also featured in Homecoming will be Laura Harrier, Michael Barbieri, Logan Marshall-Green, and Martin Starr, with the villain played by Michael Keaton (not without some convincing). Plot details are unknown at this time, though Marvel conspiracy theorists will join me in thinking it’s no coincidence one of The Winter Soldier’s activation words in Civil War is “Homecoming.”
Spider-Man: Homecoming is scheduled to hit theaters on July 7, 2017.
