Tom Holland did a “few shifts” undercover as a bartender in London.
Tom Holland did a few covert bartending sessions
The 25-year-old star loves that his job gives him “the opportunity to learn a new skill” so he went to mixology school to prepare for his role of Nathan Drake, a bartender who partners up with Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan - played by Mark Walberg - to go on an adventure to find both treasure and a long-lost family member in 'Uncharted' and was able to put what he'd learned to the test in a real bar.
While appearing on ‘Pop Culture Spotlight’ on SiriusXM, Tom told host Jessica Shaw: "One of my favourite things about what we do for a living is when you get the opportunity to learn a new skill for a reason, other than you just want to give it a go.
"So, I went to a bartending school. I ended up doing a few shifts at this bar in London, which was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it. And it's a nice little set piece in the movie."
However, punters at the bar were quick to identify the ‘Spider Man: No Way Home’ star and “after word got out”, causing chaos, Tom's real identity was discovered and he was asked to leave.
Tom said: "As word spread around town and people started figuring out that 'apparently Tom Holland's bartending at this bar,' then the general manager started figuring it out. And then eventually I sort of got kicked out.
"I have been back to the bar, but it's a little bit of a rocky relationship at the minute. I've been giving them a lot of press though. So, they just shut up and let me back."
This was despite going “undercover” with formal wear and everything.
Tom said: "I had to have a white tuxedo and everything. I would go in there and take the bartender's clothes and be in there undercover. It was fun. I enjoyed myself."
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