Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Tom Holland Discloses ADHD During LEGO Campaign, Says Blank Canvases Can Be 'Intimidating'

He frames play as a practical tool for navigating creative hurdles tied to neurodiversity.

Overview

  • In a new IGN interview, the 29-year-old said he has ADHD and is dyslexic, noting that starting fresh on a character can feel intimidating.
  • Holland said creative play helps him manage those challenges, encouraging activities that push flexible thinking and problem-solving.
  • The LEGO short Never Stop Playing, released this week, features him transforming into nine characters with prosthetics.
  • Coverage notes he has spoken previously about childhood dyslexia, with this marking his first widely reported public acknowledgment of ADHD.
  • Reports also reference his broader wellness choices, including a 2022 social-media hiatus, extended sobriety, and the launch of his non-alcoholic beer brand Bero.