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Tom Holland is an exceptionally talented actor. Though he gained a majority of his recognition through his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Spider-Man, since then, he has proved himself time and time again. Through roles likeThe Devil All the Time, Cherry,andThe Crowded Roomhe has proved himself as a force to be reckoned with, perfectly understanding his craft and growing as an actor.
Recently, Holland has taken one of the biggest steps any actor can take; moving from the silver screen to theatre. It has recently been announced that the actor will be starring in the newROMEO & JULIETplay at the West End. This has prompted many to wonder how it will compare to Leonardo DiCaprio’s 1998 classic.
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Tom Holland Will Star As Romeo In The West End
One of the most formative experiences for an actor is moving from acting in movies to acting in plays. Going from filming one movie in the course of a few months in bits and pieces, to performing the same story multiple times a week, for months, helps them polish their skills in a way that nothing else can.
Some of the greatest actors, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Tom Hiddleston, and Morgan Freeman have followed a similar path for their careers.Tom Hollandis no different in this regard, having starred in Billy Elliot for almost two years before he was even an adult.
It would seem that the actor is making his way back onto the stage, as it was recently revealed byDiscussing FilmonX, that he would be starring in a new stage adaptation for the West End. The beloved actor will be playing the role of Romeo in the newROMEO & JULIETplay. This has made many fans compare the upcoming portrayal to Leonardo DiCaprio’sRomeo + Juliet, where he starred alongside Claire Danes.
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Fans Compare Tom Holland And Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars in the world. The one work he has to thank for kickstarting his success was his appearance in the 1996 adaptation ofRomeo and Juliet. This film became a classic in every way, being referenced and remade time and time again with some twist or the other.
Being as significant as it was, it is expected that every single time a new version comes out, it will be compared to his work. Tom Holland is not exempt from this.
🤔 this the Leo remake?
— Ghanks (@Ghankstar)July 03, 2025
Will he be better than Leo?pic.twitter.com/CXrbiPrcJv
— Glenn Williams (@GlennHasABeard)July 16, 2025
Omg 👏🏽 he’s gonna be amazing.Who’s Juliet
— Ｍａｒｉｅ 玛丽 ♡ 👽 (@MariePerrino)June 08, 2025
Zendaya better be Julietpic.twitter.com/Yw73gFK1DM
— ~JayKay~🌙 (@clouwdstone)July 27, 2025
We need Zendaya as Juliet.
— Ethan (@CoolMeji)June 06, 2025
As soon as the news of his casting as Romeo was released to the world, one of the first questions that were asked was if his portrayal would live up to the standard set by DiCaprio. While the film was extremely memorable and iconic for a reason, knowing how good of an actor Holland is, there is no doubt that he will meet the fans’ expectations.
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Another question that was asked by fans was who would be playing the role of Juliet. With the actors personal life influencing their answers, they could not help but root for Zendaya to get the part.
Ananya Godboley
Senior Writer
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
