The British actor has been posting videos of his own stunts and acrobatic skills on Instagram for months, show fans (and Hollywood bigwigs) just how good he could actually be as Spidey.
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The 19-year-old won the part over well-known contenders including Asa Butterfield, Nat Wolff and Freddie Highmore.
Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman said: "For Spidey himself, we saw many terrific young actors, but Tom's screen tests were special. All in all, we are off to a roaring start."
Holland is expected to make his superhero debut in Captain America: Civil War before leading Marvel and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man reboot.
Captain America: Civil War will open in cinemas on May 6, 2016.
