Tom Holland is preparing for the back-to-back releases of his highly anticipated films, 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. As promotions for Christopher Nolan's epic get underway, the actor is opening up about his personal struggles and professional journey.
Tom Holland on His Drinking Problem
In recent interviews, Holland candidly discussed his battle with alcoholism, revealing that overcoming his dependence on alcohol remains one of the toughest challenges he has faced. Appearing on Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang' podcast, the actor shared his decision to quit drinking. "I quit drinking because I had a problem, and I just couldn't put it down," Holland confessed. He added, "It was affecting my professional life, my personal life, and my health. So I decided to pack it in, and I got through that first year, which was the toughest challenge I had ever been on."
Tom Holland Says He 'Drank Too Much'
Reflecting on his past drinking habits, Holland spoke with 'The Odyssey' co-stars Matt Damon and Robert Pattinson. In an interview with GQ, Pattinson shared his perspective on Holland's early Hollywood days: "I feel like he kind of lived out his sort of crazy years in the amount of time which you're supposed to, which is maybe, like, eight years, and I really stretched mine out." However, Holland offered a different viewpoint. "I wouldn't necessarily describe it as wild, and more at times lonely," he said. The 'Spider-Man' star explained, "I had my times, but I wasn't necessarily the nightclub-going person as much as I could sit at home in my hotel room and finish a minibar and go to work the next day. So my version of wild was very, I guess, un-Hollywood." He added, "I was always pretty sensible. I just drank too much."
Tom Holland's Upcoming Film Releases
Holland will star in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', scheduled to open in cinemas on July 17, followed by 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' two weeks later on July 31.
