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British actor Tom Holland, who plays the
web-slinging hero, showed up at the premiere accompanied by an
actor in full Spider-Man costume who was lying on the bonnet of
a car and performing back flips for the crowd.
"I think for me I've realized the responsibility of being a role
model for young kids everywhere," Holland told reporters, adding
that the character's motto that "with great power comes great
responsibility", resonated with him.
The film is the first time that Spider-Man, one of Disney-owned
Marvel's most popular characters, is the lead in a film set in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, championed the
cause of getting Spider-Man into the Disney-run sphere.
"Now we have the first time Spider-Man in the Marvel Universe
where he belongs," he stated at the premiere, adding "I sort of
am still pinching myself. I can't believe it. I can't believe
we're premiering the movie tonight and I can't wait for people
to see it."
The film sees "Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr, another staple
of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who has featured in several of
the series' films, taking a co-starring role alongside Holland.
The film is released in European cinemas on July 5, and July 7
in the United States.
(Reporting by Reuters TV, writing by Mark Hanrahan in London)
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