Tom Holland Calls Current Film Promotion a Victory Lap

Actor Tom Holland has described his current press tours for two major summer films as a "victory lap," contrasting them with past experiences where he felt obligated to promote projects he did not believe in. Holland made the comments during an interview on the "Dish" podcast, the episode of which was published on July 22.

Speaking with hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, Holland explained the difference between promoting films he is genuinely proud of and those he is not. "When you're doing press for movies you're really proud of, it's really easy," Holland said. "Because when they ask you questions about why should people go and watch this movie, you're not lying to anyone. You really think people should go see it." He contrasted this with earlier moments in his career. "I've had experiences before when people say, 'Why should you see this movie?' And in the back of your mind, you're like, 'You shouldn't, because it's shit,'" he admitted.

Holland is currently promoting two high-profile releases. The first is director Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey," in which Holland plays Telemachus alongside a cast including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne...