Being the official Spider-Man of the Marvel universe guarantees you nothing. Tom Holland went undercover in a look-alike contest organized by Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, dressed as just another contestant. The challenges included flips, iconic poses, and web-shooting. Spoiler: the original didn’t convince them. 😂
The jury was made up of Zendaya, Ibai, and content creator Luzu. And it was precisely Zendaya — his real-life partner — who eliminated him without suspecting for even a second who he was. The winner of the contest was Spanish streamer Pablo “Pereira” Ramos, whom Zendaya chose because he gave off “a lot of energy” and a special confidence. Basically, a fan beat the actor at his own character. 🕷️
When Holland’s identity was revealed, total chaos broke out. Tom, staying true to the internet’s most iconic scene, recreated the meme of the two Spider-Men pointing at each other. The clip went viral within hours, and the event — part of the promotional campaign for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which arrives on July 29 — ended up being the most expensive prank ever played on a superhero. 😭🕸️