Tom Holland Discusses Tense Set of The Crowded Room

Tom Holland has described the set of Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room as a difficult working environment, marked by 'quite a lot of animosity' and frequent arguments, which he clarified were not due to creative differences. Despite the challenges, Holland, who is open about his sobriety journey, credited his decision to remain sober as crucial for managing the stress of the situation, stating, 'If I start drinking again now, with all this going on, it’s gonna get worse, right?' The psychological thriller follows his character, Danny Sullivan, who is arrested after a 1979 NYC shooting and deals with themes of mental health and identity. Holland noted that the emotional strain involved in portraying such a complex character led him to take a year-long break from acting after filming concluded. His reflections on the experience emphasize the impact it had on his mental health and personal life, revealing a struggle to separate from the role. The series also stars Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, and others, and is based on the true story of Billy Milligan, the first person acquitted of a crime due to dissociative identity disorder.