Tom Holland, renowned for his role as Spider-Man, has secured his next major film project. The actor is set to both star in and produce The Partner, a gripping crime thriller based on John Grisham’s bestselling novel of the same name. Holland will portray Patrick Lanigan, a lawyer who orchestrates an elaborate scheme to fake his own death and defraud his former employer.
The novel’s synopsis reveals that in February 1992, Patrick Lanigan was believed to have died in a car crash, leaving behind a grieving family and a promising career. However, just weeks later, $90 million vanished from his law firm, sparking the revelation that he was still alive. The movie adaptation promises a thrilling narrative filled with twists and deception.
The Partner will be produced by Universal Studios, with Graham Moore, screenwriter of The Imitation Game, handling the script. No additional casting details have been disclosed yet.
This exciting news follows Holland’s brief hiatus from acting after his role in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room. In late 2024, he made his return to London’s West End, starring as Romeo in a fresh production of Romeo & Juliet.
Next up, audiences will see Holland in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey, alongside his rumored fiancée Zendaya, as well as a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, and others. Holland has also confirmed his return to the role of Spider-Man in the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise, which is set to begin filming in the summer.
Fans of the actor have much to look forward to in 2025 as he takes on new roles and continues to solidify his place as one of Hollywood’s leading talents.