How many takes did Tom Holland need for the desired Scorpion pose in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

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Tom Holland achieved the desired Scorpion pose in Spider-Man: Brand New Day in two or three takes. The result contrasted sharply with the much longer process used for another major shot.

The Scorpion image was part of the film’s collection of comic-inspired visual moments. The sequence referenced Spider-Man’s long history of fighting supervillains in New York City.

By comparison, a shot of Spider-Man and the Hand required at least 65 takes. The difference shows how the difficulty of a shot depended on choreography, timing, camera movement, and the number of performers involved.

Scorpion is the identity of several Spider-Man villains in Marvel Comics. The MCU version, Mac Gargan, appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming, where Michael Mando played the character.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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