Spider-Man: Brand New Day shooting came to an abrupt halt on Friday after lead actor Tom Holland suffered an unexpected head injury and was hospitalised, reported Variety.
Holland suffered a mild concussion when a stunt went wrong during the shoot, as per The Sun. The actor would take a break as a precautionary measure but will return to shooting in a couple of days.
According to a Deadline report, sources said no one else was affected during the incident. The filming plans would be readjusted post a meeting.
Set for a July 31, 2026 release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man film series, started production in Glasgow in early August.
Sharing his excitement about the first day of the film’s shoot in a video released by Sony last month, Holland said: “It’s day one, my fourth ever day one on ‘Spider-Man. It’s funny, putting the suit on, it feels different this time, somehow. It’s also the first time we ever had fans on set day one, so it’s really exciting to share this with them.”
“We’ve got some familiar faces on set. I’m just going to do my best, hopefully get it right, no pressure,” he added.
What is a concussion?
According to Cleveland Clinic, concussion is a head injury that happens when your brain moves or twists inside your skill. Symptoms either show immediately or in some cases take hours or days to get noticed. While this may sound scary, they aren’t usually fatal, but the effects may last for several days.
Concussions are common injuries, it is important to listen to your doctor, before resuming your daily activities.
How concussion affects your brain and body
Post suffering from concussion, expect a sub-optimal brain function considering the head injury stretches and injures nerves and blood vessels in the brain causing chemical changes. The brain prioritises its healing over many of its functions and that’s why your body may slow down. This is why it’s important to focus on your recovery.
Symptoms of concussion
From subtle to serious, concussion symptoms need to be observed over a period of days, weeks, or even longer. Most of them just needs time to heal on their own, while others could be worrying.
While each person is different and may experience a varied set of symptoms. Common symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic, after a mild traumatic brain injury are headache, confusion and loss of memory, known as amnesia. This may also include forgetting the event that caused the injury.
Symptoms of a concussion as per Mayo Clinic include:
Headache
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue or drowsiness
Blurry vision
Trouble with concentration and memory
Irritability and other personality changes
Sensitivity to light and noise
Trouble with sleep
Feeling emotional or depressed
Changes in taste and smell
Some people may feel confusion or feeling as if in a fog
Some may also report dizziness or “seeing stars.”
People observing a concussion patient may notice temporary loss of consciousness, slurred speech, delayed response to questions, dazed appearance, or forgetfulness in them.
Concussion danger signs
According to CDC, there are certain signs of concussion that should raise alarm and which need emergency treatment.
Convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching)
Not able to recognize people or places
Repeated nausea or vomiting
Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
Loss of consciousness with increasing drowsiness, inability to wake up, or inability to stay awake
Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
A headache that gets worse and does not go away
One pupil larger than the other or double vision
Concussion danger signs in infants and toddlers