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Tom Holland Discloses ADHD, Dyslexia During LEGO Campaign, Calls ‘Brand New Day’ Shoot Exhilarating

He says structured play helps him build characters, using the campaign to share how he works with neurodiversity.

Overview

  • In new interviews, Holland said he has ADHD and is dyslexic, explaining that play helps him overcome intimidating “blank canvas” moments in character development.
  • He fronts LEGO’s short Never Stop Playing, which promotes creativity through playful problem-solving.
  • Describing recent filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, he recalled standing atop a tank on a Glasgow high street before thousands of fans.
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and scheduled to open on July 31, 2026, with a cast including Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
  • During a brief production break, Holland is focusing on hobbies such as golf, paddle tennis, and online chess with his brother.