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Florence Pugh Credits Tom Holland for Her Spider-Man: Brand New Day Appearance, and Reveals Her Favorite Line Is Exactly the One You'd Expect

Black Widow star Florence Pugh has credited Tom Holland for encouraging her appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Florence Pugh Credits Tom Holland for Her Spider-Man: Brand New Day Appearance, and Reveals Her Favorite Line Is Exactly the One You'd Expect

Actress Florence Pugh, known for her role as Black Widow in Marvel films, credits Tom Holland for her appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Her character, Yelena Belova, shares a memorable scene with Peter Parker in a New York bathhouse. Pugh revealed that this opportunity became a reality after a conversation Holland had with a journalist years ago.

When asked which Marvel character he'd like to see Spider-Man interact with next, Holland expressed his desire to work with Pugh, which ultimately led to the development of their on-screen relationship. Pugh emphasized that the idea gained traction due to the excitement of fans. Among the film's standout moments is their back-and-forth conversation about "big potatoes stuff" versus "small potatoes stuff."

Pugh playfully noted, "Potatoes!" referring to the line she delivered to Holland. Additionally, there are indications that fans might see more of Yelena and Spider-Man's interactions, as an extended version of the movie is reportedly in the works. This extended version will include additional scenes, including a returning role for actress Rosario Dawson as Clare Temple.

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