Like many superhero movies before it, Spider-Man: The New Day there are many references to the source material. The first trailer features shots of Spider-Man in action that look like comic book splash pages and mimic various comic book covers. Several of the covers referenced are where specific characters debuted, including Magnificent Fantasy #15, The first issue to feature Spider-Man.
In the new film, Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton discuss the process of recreating these covers. He revealed that the scenes were shot at 420 frames per second, which is “impossible” to cast, but perfect for an attention-grabbing shot or two. When connecting with Holland, it only took “two or three takes” for the actor to nail the pose, which was a real eye-opener for Cretton. To mimic the cover of Scorpion uppercutting Spidey, Holland “had to do a reverse swan dive (while) we were hoisting him into the camera. It was a real awakening to how much control Tom has over every muscle in his body.”
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Netherlands before talked about works with Cretton to make New Day with his best self and true intent. It was “a lot of fun” for him to recreate these covers and it reflects how he felt something different more than House trilogy. It’s clear that Holland and Cretton are proud of these scenes, which have fans hoping for the best live-action Spider-Man movie in years. There are probably more comical entertainments Spider-Man: The New Day those under the nets – and we’ll have to wait until July 31 to see them all.
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