Tom Holland’s father, comedian Dominic, cautions Spider-Man star about the interchangeable nature of celebrities.

“Even with his immense fame as Spider-Man, Tom Holland’s father is a constant reminder to stay grounded in reality.”

Dominic Holland, Tom’s comedian father, says it like it is when he tells me: ‘I reckon 99 per cent of celebrities are completely interchangeable. I remind Tom of that a lot!’

He says he still speaks to Tom three times a week and has written a book about being overtaken by his son’s success.

Appropriately titled Eclipsed, it’s released as an audiobook at the end of this month.

Dominic Holland, Tom’s comedian father, says it like it is when he tells me: ‘I reckon 99 per cent of celebrities are completely interchangeable. I remind Tom of that a lot!’ (Father and son, above, in 2014)

Tom with his actress girlfriend Zendaya in Los Angeles last December

Tom Holland may be an A-list star swinging from the lofty heights of his Spider-Man fame, but his dad is still on hand to bring him back down to earth