Tom Holland has sent Twitter into a frenzy with his daring portrayal in the Apple TV series The Crowded Room, where he takes on the role of a man with dissociative identity disorder. A viral clip featuring Holland in a groundbreaking sex scene with a male co-star has garnered over 96,000 tweets, leaving fans exhilarated by Spider-Man’s unprecedented transformation.
Zendaya seeing Tom Holland getting backshots in a bathroom stall pic.twitter.com/fxRw7qqCCP
— Alex (@Theoffcialalex) July 15, 2023
The Crowded Room, inspired by the true story of Billy Milligan, the first person acquitted of a crime due to dissociative identity disorder, has attracted an impressive ensemble cast, including Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, and Sasha Lane. Set against the backdrop of the 1979 Rockefeller shooting, the series follows Holland’s character, Danny, as he navigates the complexities of his condition.
In the clip, Holland’s Danny confidently explores a gay club, clad in a black blouse and pants with smoky eyes. He shares an intimate dance with a man before the two retreat to a bathroom for a passionate encounter. Another scene showcases him dancing euphorically while under the influence of drugs, leading to an explicit moment of oral sex with the same individual.
The overwhelming response from fans has reached new heights of excitement. Alongside their enthusiasm, concerns have emerged regarding the reaction of Holland’s girlfriend, Zendaya, resulting in a flurry of memes and jokes circulating online.
Reflecting on his involvement in the series, Holland recently opened up about how it prompted him to examine his own mental health. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he revealed his journey toward sobriety, stating that he has remained sober for over a year and four months. “Learning about mental health and its significance,” the 26-year-old shared, “and engaging in conversations with psychiatrists about the struggles faced by Danny and Billy has been incredibly insightful for my own life.”
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Holland further disclosed that he became deeply invested in Danny’s mindset to the point where he experienced difficulty separating himself from the character. “I saw shades of myself in him, but within my personal life,” confessed Holland. “There was a moment when I had a breakdown at home and contemplated shaving my head as a means to detach from this character.”
In a previous instance, Holland had taken a break from social media to prioritize his mental well-being, shedding light on the importance of seeking help and dispelling the stigma surrounding mental health. In an Instagram post, he emphasized, “Asking for help and seeking assistance is nothing to be ashamed of; there is a harmful stigma that we must overcome.”