Tom Holland and cast reunite for 'Spider-Man: Brand-New Day

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tom Holland and cast reunite for 'Spider-Man: Brand-New Day' By Joelle Garguilo Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3:26PM Joelle Garguilo sits down with the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. NEW YORK -- It's a brand-new day for Peter Parker in a world that no longer remembers him.

In "Spider-Man: Brand-New Day," Peter is forced to watch his friends from the sidelines while continuing to protect New York City. For the cast, however, there is plenty to remember after portraying these characters for nearly a decade. Stars Tom Holland, Jacob Batalon and Jon Bernthal sat down with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo to discuss the film, their friendships and keeping spoilers under wraps.

When Garguilo joked about Holland's reputation for revealing spoilers, the actor made it clear he was staying silent this time.

"Blinking is not legally a spoiler, so I'm going to throw a couple of things out there," she said.

"Keep your eyes wide open," Batalon replied.

"Blink twice if there is a post-credit scene," Garguilo said.

"I'm going to start crying in a minute," Holland joked.

"Blink twice if MJ and Peter Parker find their way back to one another. Look at this. Blink twice," Garguilo continued.

"Literally, like, over my face the whole time," Batalon added.

While the cast remained tight-lipped about plot details, they were more forthcoming when discussing their experience making the film.

Asked about a day on set that did not feel like work, Batalon said, "I feel like I've never had to work on these movies ever in my life, and I think it really shows in the movie."

The actors also reflected on how their relationships have evolved since the franchise began.

"I just love how full-circle all of your journeys are with one another," Garguilo said.

Bernthal recalled meeting Holland before he became Spider-Man.

"Just coming back and walking onto this set and seeing Tom and how far he's come," Bernthal said. "I was just talking to my kids about it. They remember when he was 17 years old and he came to our house, and they all went to the trampoline park before he ever shot Spider-Man."

"Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah," Holland responded.

"And they just couldn't believe he was this guy doing all these flips," Bernthal continued. "They think he's the coolest guy in the world, before Spider-Man. And to this day, he sees one of these kids, but he sees any kid, and he stops what he's doing, and he makes sure he goes and he connects. And it couldn't have happened to a better guy."

"His kids are, like, the coolest kids you've ever met," Holland said. "I played basketball against Billy the other day, and he absolutely destroyed me."

With the memory of Peter Parker erased from the world in the film, Garguilo asked the cast to share the most unforgettable thing about their co-stars.

"I would say Jacob's laugh," Holland said. "And not that one. The real laugh."

Batalon reflected on the pair's first meeting.

"Definitely when we first met each other doing our screen test," Batalon said. "I was just happy to get a first-class flight out to Burbank. That was the highlight for me."

When asked about Zendaya, Bernthal had high praise for the actress.

"She's remarkable," he said. "I was a huge fan. To get to know her a little bit and see her up close in the way she works, she blew me away."

"Would you also say 'gangsta'?" Garguilo asked.

"Spider-Man: Brand-New Day" opens in theaters Friday.

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