Tom Holland's Wild Mane Tames Zendaya on Set of 'The Crowded Room'

Tom Holland expresses his gratitude towards Zendaya for being patient with him and his hair during the filming of his new series, The Crowded Room. He acknowledges her unwavering love and support towards him.

During an interview with Radio Times, Holland shared that playing the same character for 10 months in The Crowded Room allowed him to truly embody the role. He admitted to finding himself "morphing" with the character at certain moments, which he attributed to the extended time spent in the role. Holland also joked about his hairstyle for the show, acknowledging that his co-star and girlfriend, Zendaya, had to put up with his "crazy hairstyle" for the duration of filming. However, he also revealed that he wasn't a big fan of his hair being so dark and preferred it to be more like his mother's, with a reddish tint.

"It was definitely a challenging experience," he remarked. The Crowded Room is a gripping ten-part psychological thriller that takes place in Manhattan during the summer of 1979. The show follows the story of Danny Sullivan (played by Holland), who has been accused of a heinous crime he did not commit. To prevent the real culprit from striking again, an unlikely investigator named Rya (played by Amanda Seyfried) must unravel the mystery. As Danny's life story unfolds, viewers will discover the enigmatic past that has shaped him and the unexpected twists and turns that lead to a life-altering revelation, according to the official synopsis.

Holland, who is also an executive producer on the series, found it challenging to detach himself from the intense character he portrayed on set. He admitted that when he returned home from work, he would see glimpses of the character in the mirror, making it difficult for him to separate himself from the role. However, after some time, Holland was able to find a way to put the character to rest and return to his normal life. Despite being no stranger to hard work, Holland has decided to take a break from acting to recover from the emotional impact of The Crowded Room.

After the show, I needed some time off to recharge. I decided to take a break and went on a vacation to Mexico, where I spent a week on the beach and just relaxed. Now, I am taking a year off to recover from the difficulties of the show. Despite the challenges, I am excited to see the final product and feel that our hard work was not in vain. Recently, I went on a romantic getaway with my longtime love, Zendaya, to celebrate my 27th birthday. She shared photos of our trip on social media, and it was a great way to unwind and enjoy each other's company.

Holland was captured in a photo swimming in the ocean, accompanied by a red heart emoji added by Zendaya in between his hands, forming a heart above his head. In another snap, Holland was standing on a rocky cliff with the sunset over the ocean in the backdrop. Zendaya captioned the moment with a heart eyes emoji and tagged Holland in the post. The couple initially met in 2016 while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming, and despite ongoing rumors, it wasn't until July 2021 that they were spotted kissing.

According to an exclusive source who spoke to Us Weekly, Zendaya and Tom had been close friends for a significant amount of time before their relationship turned romantic. The source disclosed that their on-screen chemistry while filming a Marvel movie was "off the charts." Despite their efforts to keep their relationship low-key, the Impossible actor recently revealed in an interview with Total Film in November 2021 that he is currently "very happy and in love."

In November 2022, an insider confirmed that Us and the Dune actress are still deeply in love and looking towards a future together. The source shared that the couple is in a settling-down phase and are committed to building a serious and long-lasting relationship.