Spider-Man swings into Marvel Universe for latest film
FILE PHOTO: The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 - Actor Tom Holland. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans were crawling up the walls with excitement as the stars of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" swung into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, which have dominated the global box office for years.
British actor Tom Holland, who plays the web-slinging hero, showed up at the premiere accompanied by an actor in full Spider-Man costume who was lying on the bonnet of a car and performing back flips for the crowd.
"I think for me I've realized the responsibility of being a role model for young kids everywhere," Holland told reporters, adding that the character's motto that "with great power comes great responsibility", resonated with him.
FILE PHOTO: The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 - Fans watch as stars from the movie arrive. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
The film is the first time that Spider-Man, one of Disney-owned Marvel's most popular characters, is the lead in a film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, championed the cause of getting Spider-Man into the Disney-run sphere.
"Now we have the first time Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe where he belongs," he stated at the premiere, adding "I sort of am still pinching myself. I can't believe it. I can't believe we're premiering the movie tonight and I can't wait for people to see it."
FILE PHOTO: The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 - Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
The film sees "Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr, another staple of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who has featured in several of the series' films, taking a co-starring role alongside Holland.
The film is released in European cinemas on July 5, and July 7 in the United States.
FILE PHOTO: The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 - Actor Tom Holland. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
(Reporting by Reuters TV, writing by Mark Hanrahan in London)
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