Actors Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal appeared together in a GQ-produced video to promote the film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" [1].
The appearance highlights the professional relationship between the two leads as the studio builds anticipation for the upcoming release. By sharing personal anecdotes about their early careers, the actors provide insight into the casting process for the franchise.
During the promotional segment, Holland and Bernthal said they assisted one another with their respective audition tapes [1], [2]. The pair recounted the collaborative effort required to secure their roles in the series, detailing the support they provided during the initial application phases [2].
The conversation also touched upon Bernthal's approach to acting. The actors said they discussed the complexities of method acting and how it manifests on set [1], [3].
Accounts of Bernthal's process vary among reports. One source said Bernthal broke character while method acting, characterizing the event as hilarious [4]. However, another report said Holland described Bernthal as a pretentious actor and suggested he failed to go method during their first film together [3].
The video was released in July 2026 as part of the marketing campaign for the new film [1], [2]. Related reports on the interaction were published as early as July 23 [4] and as late as July 29 [2].
“Holland and Bernthal discussed how they assisted one another with their respective audition tapes.”
The use of candid, personality-driven content like GQ interviews is a standard promotional tactic for major franchises to humanize the cast. The conflicting reports regarding Bernthal's method acting suggest a playful or tension-filled dynamic between the leads, which studios often leverage to generate social media engagement and press coverage ahead of a premiere.
