Tom Holland has lamented leaving behind his dance career, which he began as a child.
Several years before he became a famous Hollywood actor, Holland worked in London's West End, dancing in the musical "Billy Elliot"« at the age of just 12. He made his debut as Billy's best friend, Michael Caffray, and later played the lead role.
Although he is now mainly focused on his acting career, having starred in two highly anticipated films this year - «Spider-Man: New Day» и «"Odyssey"» , — on Tuesday's episode of the Amy Poehler podcast «Good Hang» He said he missed dancing.
«I think the biggest regret I have in my career is that after finishing [ [Billy Elliot musical] "I quit dancing," said Holland, who attended Nifty Feet Dance School as a child. "I'd just dance at clubs and things, but I didn't go to class.".
However, he recently returned to his roots for the first rehearsal of an as-yet-untitled Fred Astaire biopic, in which Holland plays the legendary dancer.
Tom Holland retired from professional dancing after appearing in the 2008 theatre production of Billy Elliot: The Musical (Good Hang).
«"What I love most about my job is that I get to land a role in a film and learn all these amazing skills from the best in the field," he added. "And the opportunity to do it again, to start dancing from scratch, and try to get back to it, I think, will bring me immense satisfaction.".
He spoke candidly about his role in Paul King's film: "I was very nervous about the idea of doing this film because I knew it would be a huge project in terms of preparation, and it would also be a big risk. It's a big film. But after that rehearsal, all my fears and questions like, 'Should I do this film?' completely disappeared.".
Star Uncharted previously spoke about his plans for the future. In a recent interview with the magazine Empire Holland, who plays Peter Parker in the film« Captain America: Civil War »" 2016, said that he would eventually help pass on the superhero role to a worthy successor.
«"Whoever's next, whether it's Miles Morales, Gwen Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, or whoever, I'd love to be a part of that next chapter," he said. "Whatever that might be, I don't know. But if I could do what [Robert Downey Jr.] did for me, I'd be very content to ride off into the sunset.".
Downey Jr., who played Iron Man in the Marvel universe, introduced Holland's Spider-Man in the film «"Civil War". Subsequently Holland has starred in three Spider-Man films and also appeared in Avengers: Infinity War« и «Avengers: Endgame.