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Robert Downey Jr. says Spider-Man: Homecoming is testing “very well”

June 7, 2017 by Samuel Brace

Spider-Man: Homecoming is testing very well according to star Robert Downey Jr.

The latest Spider-Man reboot is due to hit screens next month, and audiences are keen to see just how it will stack up against previous iterations.

Robert Downey Jr., who has a part in the movie guiding Peter Parker as Iron Man, is sounding very pleased with how the film has turned out, saying that the initial test screenings for the picture are being received very well.

Speaking in a recent Facebook Live event, the actor said the following when updating fans:

“This Homecoming thing turned out very well… People have been starting early screenings of Spider-Man: Homecoming, and they say it’s absolutely a 10 out of 10. I certainly enjoyed participating in it, and I think this will be one of the big Summer hits. Anyway, these L.A. premieres are usually pretty fun.”

It will truly be interesting to see just how Homecoming will pan out. A lot has been made about the deal between Sony and Disney so there is certainly pressure for the film to do well. However, Spider-Man is still one of the world’s most popular superheroes so they shouldn’t have to sweat it too much.

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A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

Spider-Man: Homecoming sees Tom Holland and Marisa Tomei reprising their roles from Captain America: Civil War as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Aunt May, alongside Marvel veterans Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. New additions to the cast include Michael Keaton (Birdman), Jacob Batalon (North Woods), Michael Barbieri (Little Men), Zendaya (K.C. Undercover), Angourie Rice (The Nice Guys), Tony Revolori (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), Martin Starr (Silicon Valley), Donald Glover (Community), Laura Harrier (One Life to Live), Kenneth Choi (Captain America: The First Avenger), Hannibal Buress (Broad City), Isabella Amara (The Boss), Jorge Lendeborg, Jr. (Graceland), JJ Totah (Glee), Abraham Attah (Beasts of No Nation), Michael Mando (Better Call Saul), Selenis Leyva (Orange Is the New Black), Bokeem Woodbine (Riddick), Tyne Daly (Cagney & Lacey), Garcelle Beauvais (Hollywood Today Live), Tiffany Espensen (Kirby Buckets), Michael Chernus  (Orange is the New Black), Jona Xiao (Halt and Catch Fire) and Martha Kelly (Baskets). The film is set for release on July 7th.

Originally published June 7, 2017. Updated November 30, 2022.

Filed Under: Movies, News, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr., Spider-Man: Homecoming

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