Tom Holland continues to show his versatility in acting, this time performing an intense sex scene with a man in The Crowded Room, an Apple TV original series. Friday’s episode went viral on social media and fans now have a deeper understanding of why this is the most complicated role of his career.
Holland, 27, recently stated he had to take a break during filming because the role of Danny Sullivan broke him. Filming is long done, but the reason for the actor’s exhaustion is becoming clear.
Watch Hom Holland cruising a gay bar in the crowded room
In the show, Holland plays a young man arrested on suspicion of committing a chilling crime. His multiple personality disorder is revealed during interviews with an investigator portrayed by Amanda Seyfried.
One of the personalities Holland’s character struggles with is a woman named Ariana, who is the one to have sex with a man in the episode.
Viewers praised Holland for an exceptionally brilliant performance and versatility, especially in such an inclusive role.
Reactions to Tom Holland’s performance
The first five episodes of The Crowded Room offered little hints as to the imminent sex scene, which also left viewers in shock.
Holland’s character deals with deep psychological issues that come to a climax in the viral sex scene, but fans were still caught off guard. There was also some hate by some who didn’t appreciate their “favorite Spider-Man” performing a sexual act with a man on camera.
The show, however, does a great job in making the character come off as a victim of mental health issues, not just a criminal. Sullivan fighting his demons and criminal past is relatable thanks to writers not oversimplifying the condition.
Some viewers also decided to pit Holland’s sec scene up against his girlfriend’s. Zendaya has a threesome with two men in her tennis movie Challengers.