Tony Revolori Talks Bullies, Death Threats and Spider-Man

Tony Revolori is instantly recognizable for his starring roles in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Dope . A Southern California native, the young actor’s star continues to shine as Flash Thompson in Spider-Man: Homecoming . His casting was a radical change from previous iterations of Flash. Instead of being a big, white, football player that mercilessly bullies Peter Parker; the character is updated to a small, brown, Latino rich kid that still thrives on bullying Spider-Man’s alter ego. We interviewed Tony exclusively at the press junket for Spiderman: Homecoming in New York City. Tony is an affable, stylish guy. He walks in sporting wavy hair and a beat-poet moustache, definitely an older look than what we’ve seen on film. Tony spoke at length about being cast by Director Jon Watts . Beyond the physical change of the character, Flash Thompson reflects what bullies are like in modern times. The biggest update is that he’s not a dumb jock who physically intimidates Peter. Flash is an intelligent guy. He attends the same high school for math and science. His abuse towards Peter is more verbal, which stems from jealousy. RELATED: Spider-Man: Homecoming Star Was Convinced Zendaya Had Stolen Her Role The… Read full this story

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