Spider-Man filming suspended as Tom Holland rushed to hospital with serious injury
Actor Tom Holland was reportedly rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The 29-year-old is said to have hurt himself on Friday (19 September) morning while shooting a stunt for the upcoming film, which is set to be released in July next year.
He cracked his head after falling when performing one of Peter Parker's trademark manoeuvres at the renowned Leavesden Studios in Watford, according to reports.
Holland - a trained gymnast and parkour enthusiast - was taken to hospital in wake of the incident and is believed to have been treated for a mild concussion.
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The NHS explains that this is a temporary brain injury that is often caused by a direct blow to the head, which can leave people with symptoms such as headaches and nausea.
A concussion can affect the normal functioning of the brain and experts advise avoiding any physical or mental stresses while recovering.
As a result of Holland's head injury, filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been put on pause.
His dad, comedian Dominic Holland, confirmed the BAFTA-winning star would be taking a break from the project 'for a while', according to The Sun.
The publication also reported that a woman, who is said to be a stunt double, was also whisked off in an ambulance from Leavesden Studios on Friday.
However, outlets such as Variety have reported that nobody else was injured during the incident which has put a stop to the shooting of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Bosses at Sony - which is producing the movie alongside Marvel Studios - are reportedly sitting down today (22 September) to discuss next steps.
A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics had responded to reports of a patient who had 'sustained an injury' at Leavesden Studios.
"An ambulance was sent to the scene, and the patient was transported to hospital for further care," a short statement said.
The Sun reported that Holland attended a charity event in aid of The Brothers Trust with his dad Dominic and film star fiancée Zendaya on Saturday (20 September) in London, but left early after 'feeling ill'.
Fans have been sharing their well wishes for Holland on social media, with one saying: "Sending love to Tom and the stunt team."
Another added: "The risk they take man. Get well soon Tom Holland."
While a third wrote: "Even superheroes aren't invincible. Hope he recovers quickly. Stunts are no joke, respect to everyone who risks their safety for our entertainment."
Filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day - which stars the likes of Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and Michael Mando - kicked off in Glasgow last month.
Holland recently told LADbible that he played an integral part in designing Spider-Man's suit for the new film, which he was seen sporting in a behind-the-scenes video released by Sony a few weeks back.
In the one-minute clip showing what went down during the first day on set, fans got a quick glimpse of some of the daring stunts that Holland is performing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, such as him balancing on top of what appears to be a tank as it speeds down a busy street.
After wrapping up a shot of this scene, Holland exclaims: "That felt sick!"
He also commented that putting Spider-Man's suit on 'feels different this time, somehow' in the video.
Holland says: "It’s day one, my fourth ever day one on Spider-Man. It’s funny, putting the suit on, it feels different this time, somehow.
"It’s also the first time we ever had fans on set day one, so it’s really exciting to share this with them.
"We’ve got some familiar faces on set. I’m just going to do my best, hopefully get it right, no pressure."
LADbible has contacted Sony Pictures for comment.
Topics: Tom Holland, Spider-Man, Film, Health, Celebrity, Celebrity News
Olivia Burke