Tom Holland decides to take a sabbatical after becoming emotionally exhausted from his work on «The Crowded Room»
Tom Holland, known for playing Peter Parker and Nathan Drake, says his most grueling role so far has been playing Danny Sullivan in The Crowded Room series. Holland mentions that he explored entirely new emotions and had to deal with the responsibilities of being a producer, which added extra pressure. Although he enjoyed the role, he admits that the series left him exhausted.
An ordinary Kingston boy
After balancing the challenging role with his duties as a producer, Holland decided to take a sabbatical. During this time, he has tried to be an ordinary Kingston boy, spending time with his family, friends, playing golf and tending to his garden.
Series based on the real crimes of Billy Milligan.
The 10-episode miniseries tells the story of an antisocial teenager arrested after a shooting at Rockefeller Center. Through revelations, the plot delves into the complex inner life of his mysterious character. The series is loosely based on the real-life crimes of Billy Milligan, diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.
He has taken advantage of the time to enjoy everyday life.
Since the end of the series’ production, Holland has taken the opportunity to enjoy everyday activities. He has valued time with his family and friends, as well as his hobbies, such as playing golf and tending to his plants.
The actor acknowledges that the mental aspect of the character affected him significantly.
Holland’s break from acting has been planned for some time. After his involvement in films such as Uncharted and Spider-Man: No Way Home, he had planned to take some time off. However, interest piqued by the psychological thriller based on the 1981 novel The Minds of Billy Milligan, directed by Akiva Goldsman, led him to accept the role of Danny Sullivan. Holland admits that the mental aspect of the character affected him significantly and it took him time to recover and come back to reality.
