Captain America: Civil War (2016) introduced Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. After Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures reached a rights-sharing agreement, the search for a new Peter Parker began. Actors reported to be tested or seriously considered included Tom Holland, Asa Butterfield, Charlie Rowe, Matthew Lintz, and Nat Wolff. Tom Holland was ultimately cast after multiple screen tests, including chemistry reads with Robert Downey Jr., with Marve