Tom Holland on his plan to “disappear from the face of the earth”

Tom Hollandbest known for becoming a star as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has revealed that he already knows when to retire from acting for good.

Holland, who began his stage career as the lead in Billy Elliot the Musical in London’s West End, quickly transitioned to Hollywood after gaining widespread acclaim for his breakthrough role in The Impossible. Since then, the British actor has become one of the most recognizable faces in the industry, balancing blockbuster hits with emotionally charged performances.

But despite his meteoric rise and continued success, Tom Holland has a clear vision of when — and why — he’ll hang up his acting boots.

In 2023, Tom Holland announced that he was retiring from acting for a year after facing a particularly difficult time while filming The Crowded Room. Now, as he prepares for his return to the spotlight with several major projects on the horizon, Holland is already looking forward to the day he leaves Hollywood for good.

“When I have kids, you won’t see me in the movies anymore,” he said in an interview Men’s health. “Golf and Dad. And I will simply disappear from the face of the earth.’

While Tom Holland hasn’t shared any specific timelines for fatherhood, his busy schedule suggests he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. He’s already confirmed for roles in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated Odyssey, another Spider-Man installment, and the fact-based racing drama American Fast, all slated for a 2026 release. With such big projects on the horizon, 2026 may well be a good time to say goodbye.

In 2023, the actor revealed that working on The Crowded Room was “probably a difficult time,” which led to his decision to leave Hollywood.

“We were exploring certain emotions that I definitely had never experienced before,” he said Extra. “And on top of that, being a producer dealing with the day-to-day challenges that come with any set just added that extra level of pressure.”

Holland then said that because the show was “difficult” he decided to take “a year off”.

“There was quite a lot of animosity on that set. It wasn’t a very harmonious place and there were a lot of arguments and clashes,” Holland said in an interview. Men’s health.

Holland also admitted that walking away from Hollywood “was just something I had to do” because he was “just acting like I was 11 years old.”

In several interviews, Tom Holland spoke about his decision to quit drinkingexplaining that it was not caused by any dramatic incident, but by a deeper awareness of his relationship with alcohol. During an appearance on the Intentional with Jay Shetty podcast in early 2023, Holland shared that he initially took on the challenge of Dry January, only to discover that it was much more difficult than he thought.

“I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I’m going to quit drinking forever.’ “I just said, ‘I’m going to do Dry January,’ and all of a sudden I was like, ‘Oh, maybe I’m not as in control as I thought,'” he admitted.

After successfully completing the month, Holland realized how much he was addicted to alcohol and decided to extend his sobriety beyond January. What started as a month-long challenge slowly turned into a year-long commitment and eventually a long-term lifestyle change.

In Britain, “Drinking is like breaking bread,” Holland admitted. “It’s not about quenching your thirst, because quenching your thirst is survival. But drinking is living.” Taking this into consideration and reflecting on his own struggles with sobriety, Holland came up with a plan to launch a line of soft drinks called Bero.

“I definitely had to get out of situations that I felt would put me in a bad situation,” he explained. “One of Burr’s biggest inspirations has been to help people like me reintegrate into a social environment where they can feel like they don’t have to be expected.”