Tom Holland and Austin Butler will star inAmerican Speedas real-life racecar drivers who were involved in a drug smuggling and money laundering scandal. The English actor is best known for his portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though he’s also played against type, including his recent role in the Apple TV+ miniseriesThe Crowded Room. Butler, on the other hand, rose to fame without the assistance of a superhero franchise, receiving an Oscar nomination for his performance inElvisand starring asFeyd-Rautha Harkonnen inDune: Part Two.
Now, the two stars are set to join forces for a new film. According toDeadline,Tom Holland and Austin Butler are attached to star inAmerican Speedfor Amazon MGM Studios following a competitive auction. The screenplay, written by Dan Wiedenhaupt, is based on the true story of the Whittington brothers, three renowned racecar drivers, two of whom were implicated in the 1980s IMSA scandal in which several drivers funded their racing careers through drug smuggling, money laundering, and tax evasion.
What American Speed Means For Tom Holland & Austin Butler
It Continues Their Career Trends
American Speedis the latest role Tom Holland has lined up recently, includingSpider-Man 4, set for release on June 06, 2025, and he’s also starring alongside Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s next movie, set for one week earlier on July 01, 2025. Though Holland is best known for action roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe andUncharted, he’s also played against type with roles in crime dramasThe Devil All the Time,Cherry, andThe Crowded Room. In what sounds like equal parts action and crime drama,American Speedshould play to both of Holland’s strengths.
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Tom Holland has starred in plenty of unique projects over the years, from quiet family dramas to one of the biggest superhero franchises of all time.
On the other hand, after earning an Oscar nomination for his transformative portrayal of Elvis Presley in 2023,Austin Butleris coming off a strong 2024 with his standout performance inDune: Part Two, a lead role inThe Bikeriders, and the Apple TV+ limited seriesMasters of the Air. He’s currently filming the Darren Aronofsky-directed crime thrillerCaught Stealing.American Speedshould be more of the same for Butler, continuing to showcase his ability to portray complex, complicated characters involved in criminal activity.
Our Take On Tom Holland & Austin Butler Starring In American Speed
It Should Be A Dynamic Pairing
The pairing of stars like Tom Holland and Austin Butler, no matter the subject, is sure to captivate a significant portion of audiences, especially those familiar with their work in theSpider-ManandDunefranchises. Given his past roles, Holland seems specially equipped to blend the racing action with the gritty undertones of crime drama, while Butler is versatile enough for whatever the role requires. Their contrasting, yet complementary styles should make for an intriguing brotherly bond inAmerican Speed.
American Speedis being produced by Charles Roven via his Atlas Entertainment banner alongside RD Whittington and Douglas Banker. Ryan Sanak will executive produce.
