The 93-year-old, who co-created the webbed superhero, had nothing but good things to say about Holland and his turn as Peter Parker in the upcoming standalone "Spider-Man: Homecoming" film.
The tale follows young Sophie, played by Ruby Barnhill, who comes across a giant, portrayed by Oscar winner Mark Rylance - a Big Friendly Giant (BFG) who, unlike his peers, does not eat children.