LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Holland’s popularity skyrocketed after he signed his six film contract with Marvel to play the third 'version' of the iconic web slinger after Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. He won millions of hearts worldwide with his youthful charm, humor, and impressive acrobatics. We’ve only known him as the beloved Avengers character. But now, can you imagine him as a serial killer on screen? Apple TV+ psychological thriller ‘The Crowded Room’ centers around the investigation of a young man arrested for a horrific crime. Fans are eager to see this new side of Holland on-screen.
While Tom Holland’s charismatic portrayal as ‘Spider-Man’ catapulted him to new heights of popularity, his net worth has also witnessed a monumental shift in the upward direction. His latest project, ‘The Crowded Room’ miniseries is yet another example of his web-like influence on filmmakers. This series is directed by Akiva Goldman and also stars an excellent cast including Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Laila Robins, Henry Zaga, Emma Laird, Christopher Abbott, and others. While the young actor is already attracting a lot of publicity with his mind-blowing psychotic role, it is his paycheck that has made the most noise in the media. It has reportedly been admitted that Tom Holland alone earned two times more than the combined salary of his three female co-stars.
Tom Holland’s $4 million pay day
Tom Holland struck a new chord by appearing in the Apple TV+ thriller series, ‘The Crowded Room’. The drama chronicles the investigation of a young man, played by Holland, after he is arrested for a shocking crime. The investigator, played by Amanda Seyfried, leaves no stone unturned to solve the mystery. The story is inspired by real-life criminal, Billy Milligan, who was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.
Holland plays the role of Billy, who has been renamed Danny Sullivan for the series. He admitted that his intense role “beat him up” mentally, and he quit drinking to dwell on this role. His efforts in the miniseries have reaped him rich rewards financially. It is allegedly confirmed that Holland earned a huge paycheck for his role that amounted to twice as much as all of his female co-stars' combined salary. He reportedly earned $4 million for his role, while Amanda Seyfried made $1.25 million, Emmy Rossum made $550,000, and Sasha Lane made $260,000. Considering the huge difference in salaries, Holland has proved that he is worth millions after his exceptional popularity as ‘Spider-Man’.
Tom Holland’s meltdown
While filming ‘The Crowded Room’, Holland had a meltdown as he was mentally disturbed due to the intense character requirements. He opened up about his experience and confessed that he had a meltdown on the set owing to the disturbing narrative of the true incidents of his character in the show. His decision to take up this role changed his perspective on mental health and resulted in him quitting drinking.
‘The Crowded Room’ will premiere on Apple TV+ on June 9, 2023, with the first three episodes airing together and the other seven being released weekly on Fridays. until July 28.
