‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Halts Filming Amid Tom Holland Injury

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Production on the new Spider-Man movie, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, has temporarily stopped because Tom Holland, the main actor, was hurt during a stunt. Reports say he suffered a head injury.

Tom Holland, known for playing Spider-Man/Peter Parker, was treated for a minor concussion on Friday, September 10th, and briefly hospitalized, according to Deadline. This follows his role in the upcoming sequel to 2021’s *Spider-Man: No Way Home*.

Filming in Glasgow, Scotland was paused while the actor received medical attention. However, a source says he expects to be back on set within a few days after a brief, precautionary break.

According to a report in the British tabloid *The Sun*, Tom Holland hit his head and fell while performing a stunt on the set of a film.

It’s also believed a stunt actor sustained an injury and was taken to the hospital as well.

By Saturday, September 20th, Tom Holland had recovered and hosted a charity pub quiz at Christie’s in London. He was joined by his fiancée, Zendaya, who he starred with in *Spider-Man*.

The event was held in collaboration with The Brothers Trust, a charity run by Louis Holland and his brothers, Sam, Harry, and Paddy.

Filming for *Brand New Day* started in early August, taking place on location in Glasgow and at Pinewood Studios in the U.K.

In March, Tom Holland hinted that the upcoming film, *Brand New Day*, will offer a revitalized beginning for both Peter Parker and Spider-Man fans.

The actor explained that the last Spider-Man movie, *No Way Home*, ended with a big surprise – Peter Parker gave up his secret identity to protect his loved ones. Because of this, the new movie, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, is truly a fresh beginning. He added that he’s been limited in what he can share about the film and is relieved to be past the point of revealing spoilers, as he shared this information at Cinema-Con.

Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*, is also directing *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, which is set to be released in theaters on July 31, 2026.

10 Actors Who Were Injured by Stunts Gone Wrong

Margaret Hamilton, The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Many stories circulate about the difficult making of *The Wizard of Oz*, and these stories continue to be part of the film’s history. One particularly scary tale involves Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West. The scene where her character disappears in a burst of smoke and flames – which were real – was especially dangerous. Hamilton stood on a platform with a trapdoor, and the flames were meant to ignite after she dropped safely below the set. Though the first attempt went smoothly, director Victor Fleming wanted another take. After four more tries, Hamilton wasn’t quite clear of the trapdoor when the flames were started, causing burns to her hand and face. Because her green makeup was poisonous, the burns needed to be cleaned very carefully. Six weeks later, she returned to filming while still recovering.

Sylvester Stallone, Rocky IV (1985)

Sylvester Stallone, known as Sly, really committed to making the fight scenes in *Rocky IV* look real. He asked Dolph Lundgren, who played Ivan Drago, to forget the planned choreography and actually try to hit him during filming. Lundgren obliged, and the resulting punches were so powerful that Stallone spent nine days in the ICU. One hit was so forceful it bruised his ribs and temporarily pushed his heart against his ribcage – an injury usually seen in car accident victims. While they wanted an authentic fight, it almost came at the cost of Stallone’s health!

Daniel Day-Lewis, My Left Foot (1989)

Despite being in a wheelchair for the role, Daniel Day-Lewis didn’t do many of his own stunts while filming *My Left Foot*, a movie about Christy Brown, an Irish man who could only move his left foot due to cerebral palsy. True to his method acting style, Day-Lewis insisted on doing everything Brown himself would have been capable of. This meant the crew had to assist him with even basic tasks like getting around and eating. He spent so much time maintaining the hunched posture required for the role that he actually broke two ribs. The effort paid off, though – he won the Best Actor Oscar the following year.

Michael J. Fox, Back to the Future Part III (1990)

Marty McFly’s time travels are always fraught with danger, as he constantly tries to avoid altering his own existence or that of his family. Interestingly, Michael J. Fox faced a real-life scare while filming *Back to the Future Part III*. During a scene where Marty is trying to save Doc Brown in the Old West, he gets into trouble with Buford Tannen, the ancestor of his rival Biff. Buford tries to hang Marty, and during filming, Fox couldn’t properly position himself to support his weight when the noose tightened. He actually passed out! Director Robert Zemeckis quickly realized the situation wasn’t acting and immediately stopped the scene, saving Fox’s life.

Michelle Yeoh, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Michelle Yeoh was known for doing her own stunts, and she continued that tradition while filming Ang Lee’s *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*. Playing the warrior Yu Shu Lien, who was responsible for delivering a famous sword, Yeoh suffered a torn ACL during the filming of a nighttime rooftop chase scene. She later revealed that viewers can see her walking with a limp in the movie because she was wearing a large brace under her pants. It took three months of recovery before she could film the final fight scene.

Viggo Mortensen, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Okay, let’s talk about dedication – and a broken toe. You absolutely have to hear about Viggo Mortensen’s commitment to *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*. There’s a scene where Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli discover a battlefield littered with bodies, a grim sight after a Rohirrim attack. Aragorn, believing Merry and Pippin are among the fallen, lets out a furious scream and kicks a helmet. Turns out, that scream wasn’t *just* acting. He actually broke his toe during the take! It wasn’t a planned stunt, but the pain was real. It’s a painful story for Mortensen, sure, but it’s become legendary for *Lord of the Rings* fans – a perfect bit of trivia for any serious devotee.

Daniel Craig, Casino Royale (2008)

Daniel Craig’s portrayal of James Bond was known for being more gritty and physical than previous Bonds. While earlier Bonds often relied on charm and cunning to escape trouble, Craig’s Bond frequently ended up bruised and battered – and so did Craig himself! He suffered several injuries during filming, including a serious incident on his first Bond film, *Casino Royale*. During a fight scene in the Czech Republic, he was hit so hard in the face that he lost two front teeth. After being treated at a hospital and receiving new teeth from a dentist in London, Craig was able to return to filming, but from then on, he always wore a mouth guard during fight scenes.

Natalie Portman, Black Swan (2010)

Ballet is much more physically demanding than it looks, and even professional dancers often get hurt. For the movie *Black Swan*, Natalie Portman trained to convincingly portray a lifelong ballet dancer, and while she became very skilled, she still suffered injuries. During one scene, she was lifted by another dancer and dislocated a rib – it actually slipped out of place and under another rib. She was in significant pain, but the director, Darren Aronofsky, made her finish the scene without medical attention. Interestingly, a later scene showing her character getting physical therapy was real – Aronofsky filmed her actual therapy session while asking her to remain in character.

Dylan O’Brien, Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

Dylan O’Brien suffered a frightening accident while filming *Maze Runner: The Death Cure*. During a stunt where he was riding on top of a moving vehicle, something went wrong, and he was pulled off, landing in the path of a sliding motorcycle. The crash severely injured the right side of his face and caused a brain injury, requiring extensive surgery. Remarkably, he returned to filming less than a year later, and also took on another physically demanding role in *American Assassin*. He described filming this second movie as a way to help him recover and regain his confidence.

Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Tom Cruise’s injury while filming *Mission: Impossible – Fallout* is surprisingly similar to an incident involving Viggo Mortensen during the filming of *The Lord of the Rings*. Both actors injured a foot, and both injuries ended up in the final movie! These moments have become popular trivia for fans. During a chase scene in London, Cruise jumped between buildings and almost made it, but landed hard on his foot. He managed to pull himself up and keep running, even though he was limping. He immediately knew something was broken, but he didn’t want to stop filming and retake the scene. He went to the hospital after the scene was finished, and production was paused for months while he recovered.

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2025-09-22 05:27