Elizabeth Olsen Told Marvel Co-Star Tom Holland It Was Okay To Say No

Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Tom Holland credits his MCU co-star with giving him this essential career advice: it’s okay to say no sometimes.

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland reveals his MCU co-star Elizabeth Olsen gave him some good advice about saying no. The star of Marvel and Sony’s current Spider-Man franchise has frequently been in the spotlight since first putting on the mask and is beloved by his fanbase. So, it’s not that hard to imagine that he might have had trouble saying no to requests from creatives and fans during his rise to fame.

Holland beat out thousands of actors auditioning for the role of Spider-Man/Peter Parker for the Russo Brothers’ Captain America: Civil War, and has been onscreen non-stop since. In the MCU alone, he has appeared in both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame and has starred in three Spider-Man solo-films: Homecoming, Far From Home, and the upcoming No Way Home. He is known for being full of enthusiasm and being game for anything on-set and off, though it seems as he has grown accustomed to stardom, he has learned some important lessons about taking time for himself.

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According to a new interview with GQ, it was Olsen who gave Holland the sage advice that it was okay to say no. He brings it up after discussing the toll of his non-stop filming and press tours on his body and emotional state. While he is still sure that he will always be a people-pleaser and willing to give as much as he can to his projects for the fans, Olsen’s words confirmed for him that it’s alright to take a step back every now and then. Read his quote below:

I actually learned this from Elizabeth Olsen. She gave me an amazing piece of advice: ‘No’ is a full sentence. ‘No’ is enough.

Being thrust into the Marvel limelight surely had its ups and downs for the young actor, especially since he was only 19 when he was cast as Spider-Man. Hearing stories about his earlier press tours, when he would do backflips if asked and pushed himself to make every appearance, helps paint the picture of a young actor trying his best not to disappoint. It’s a testament to his character that he has persevered and matured into a stable adult, seemingly avoiding many of the pitfalls of the young and famous in Hollywood.

The real question now is whether Holland’s time as the Webslinger will end after the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home. While this film marks the end of his initial contract, it seems like both Sony and Marvel could easily produce a number of future projects featuring Holland’s Spider-Man, especially with their universes seemingly merging together this year. While fans have certainly not tired of Holland’s Marvel hero, he’s expressed awareness that he cannot be Spider-Man forever, and seems okay with the possibility that the best thing for the franchise might be for him to step away. That kind of acceptance may be what cements Holland’s legacy as one of the MCU’s best-loved stars.

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Source: GQ

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