Holland, best known for playing Peter Parker in several films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, admitted he was conscious of the rumours during an interview with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. “Listen, there’s speculation at the minute. We’ll keep it to a minimum for now,” he said, in a video posted on YouTube. “We’ll get there one day.”

Tom Holland is staying tight-lipped amid growing rumors that he may be the next actor to play James Bond. His name has been circulating among high-profile stars believed to be in contention to replace Daniel Craig in the long-running spy franchise.