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Tom Holland praised for message on dyslexia after rejecting SNL role

Jun 05, 2026

New York [US], June 5: Actor Tom Holland has been praised for his "powerful" words after opening up about the impact dyslexia has had on him.
The Spider-Man star revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live (SNL) because of the "concept of trying to read something and they [the words] change".
The US comedy sketch show features cue cards to guide hosts through their performances.
Actor Tom Holland has been praised for his "powerful" words after opening up about the impact dyslexia has had on him.
The Spider-Man star revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live (SNL) because of the "concept of trying to read something and they [the words] change".
The US comedy sketch show features cue cards to guide hosts through their performances.
Speaking on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang, the 30-year-old actor said he loves SNL and "the idea of having fun and making a fool of yourself in such a creative way".
"I'm just so petrified at the concept of trying to read something and they change."
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation

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