Tom Holland Might Take Another Acting Break

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Tom Holland is undoubtedly a megastar, but sometimes the stars need a mega-break.
29-year-old Tom spoke with British GQ about becoming the new face of Paradigme, a new fragrance from Prada, and revealed why he needs to "take a bit more time off."
Tom told the publication he feels "really blessed to be at a point in my career where I can take time off, reset, and come back ready to go."
Tom's desire to take time off is well-earned, given that his current schedule is booked and busy. He will play Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, due in theaters on July 17, 2026.
He will star alongside Academy Award winners Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o, as well as his fiancé Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and others.
Tom also has the film American Speed in the works with Austin Butler, a true story of three renowned racecar driver brothers (Don, Bill, and Dale Whittington) and how two of them were involved in the 1980s International Motor Sports Association scandal.
In the interview with British GQ, Tom said, "You can't be in every movie, and you can't do your best work when you're burnt out. What I've learnt is that it's important to set boundaries — to be mindful about overworking."
"I've got a slightly busy next year, and then I'll probably take a bit more time off in 2027. We'll see," he told GQ.
This isn't the first time Tom's been forthcoming about his boundaries as a leading actor. In recent years, he spoke about taking a break from acting and social media and quitting drinking. "I'm never gonna drink again because this is the best version of myself."
In 2023, Tom also shared that he was taking a year off after having difficulty filming the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room.
Given Tom's demanding schedule for the following years, another potential break is a practical next step. In addition to his acting career, in January, Tom became engaged to his longtime MCU costar and partner, Zendaya.
Three movies and a wedding sound like a lot. Cheers to breaks! We adore a well-rested Tom.
Read the full interview here.