Spider-Man star Tom Holland has always been candid about his struggles. Recently, the actor revealed that he has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in addition to dyslexia which he was diagnosed with at age seven.
In an interview with IGN, Holland explained, “I have ADHD and I’m dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating. And sometimes you are met with those challenges when developing a character.”
Despite these hurdles, Holland finds ways to push through by using play and creativity to spark his imagination. He’s currently doing that in his latest LEGO short film Never Stop Playing where he voices multiple characters.
This is not the first time Holland has spoken about his learning difficulties. During a 2023 appearance on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, he shared that spelling was his biggest struggle growing up. “My dyslexia, it’s really just my spelling. My spelling was really the biggest hurdle. I worked really hard at school. I didn’t do particularly well but my parents said, ‘As long as you try your best,’” he recalled, crediting his parents for their constant support.
Holland believes that interacting with activities that force you to think outside the box is one of the best ways to overcome such challenges. “The more we do that sort of stuff, the better,” he said.
On the work front, Tom Holland is preparing for Spider-Man: Brand New Day which will also feature Zendaya and Jacob Batalon. Fans are already excited as photos and videos from the set continue to surface online.
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