Tom Holland Reveals His Favorite Video Game Is ‘The Last of Us Part II’

Tom Holland has spent nearly a decade balancing his on-screen legacy with the games that shaped his generation, from swinging through New York as Spider-Man to stepping into Nathan Drake’s boots for ‘Uncharted.’ Given his career’s close ties to gaming culture, fans have often wondered what he plays when the cameras stop rolling.

Typically, Holland has offered modest responses about his gaming habits. He has openly stated that he isn’t a hardcore gamer, which makes it all the more surprising when he shares the titles that truly resonate with him.

In a recent chat on Happy Sad Confused with host Josh Horowitz, Holland participated in a quickfire round of questions and named ‘The Last of Us Part II’ as his all-time favorite video game. What made his answer particularly interesting was the revelation that followed.

Holland explained that his affection for the game has actually prevented him from watching its television adaptation. When asked if he had followed HBO’s award-winning series, the actor admitted he hasn’t watched a single episode because his connection to the original game is too profound. He also noted that he doesn’t play video games often, making his enthusiasm for this title especially noteworthy.

This sentiment is something many longtime fans of the franchise can relate to. ‘The Last of Us Part II’ is one of gaming’s most divisive modern releases, celebrated for its ambition and emotional depth while also sparking years of debate among players regarding its narrative choices.

The HBO adaptation has faced similar discussions. Season two of the series, which began adapting the events of ‘Part II,’ has received mixed reactions from critics and fans as they navigate how the show translates the game’s more controversial storytelling elements to the screen.

Holland’s gaming interests extend beyond Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic world. He has also expressed his appreciation for Insomniac’s ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ games, revealing that specific finishing moves from those titles influenced choices made for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’

This crossover between his gaming habits and his on-screen roles isn’t new for Holland. He previously portrayed Nathan Drake in the big-screen adaptation of ‘Uncharted,’ based on another beloved PlayStation franchise, and has even shown interest in potentially bringing a ‘Jak and Daxter’ movie to life.

For someone who claims he isn’t much of a gamer, Holland’s taste consistently aligns with some of the medium’s most acclaimed and debated titles. Whether this is mere coincidence or a genuine passion behind his modest self-assessment, it’s evident that ‘The Last of Us Part II’ has made such an impact that even Hollywood’s own Spider-Man isn’t ready to risk it on a TV adaptation just yet.

With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ now in theaters and dominating box office conversations, it offers a small but revealing glimpse into what Holland turns to when he’s not busy being Marvel’s most famous webslinger. Sometimes even superheroes need their own quiet corner of fandom to protect.

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