Spider-Man star Tom Holland has revealed that he would rather see Robert Downy Jr’s Iron Man return over introducing a new version of Uncle Ben.
Tom Holland’s introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a welcome addition but not without its road bumps or elephants in the room. One of the more notable absences from the Marvel Cinematic Universe from Spider-Man lore, however, is that of Uncle Ben. In the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy Uncle Ben was played by the late Cliff Robertson and by Martin Sheen in The Amazing Spider-Man films but has yet to even be mentioned in the MCU.
Many have pointed out, however, that Iron Man seems to be acting as a kind of stand-in for the role of Uncle Ben. Iron Man seemed to be Tom Holland’s mentor in the film and imparting the lessons that are usually reserved for Uncle Ben. Even a big part of Spider-Man: Far From Home revolved around Tom Holland’s character getting over Iron Man’s death. But from the sound of things, Tom Holland would like to work with Iron Man one last time over having Uncle Ben in the films.
During a recent interview with IGN, Tom Holand was asked if he could bring back Uncle Ben, his parents, Gwen Stacy or Iron Man which would he choose.
“It would have to be Tony Stark. It would have to be him because I love working with Robert so much, and if I could do another day with him, it would be great fun.”
What do you all make of Tom Holland’s comments? Would you rather see Iron Man return to the MCU over Uncle Ben? What did you think of Iron Man’s death in Avengers: Endgame? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Tom Holland’s third Spider-Man is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 21st of 2021. In the meantime, fan re-watch Tom Holland’s most recent appearance as the web-slinger in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Directed by Jon Watts from a script written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori, Martin Starr, Numan Acar, J.B. Smoove, Oli Hill, Remy Hii, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Cobie Smulders, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Far From Home is now available on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-Ray, and DVD.
Source: IGN via Comicbook.com
