BEN 10: Live Action Movie – Official Trailer | Tom Holland | Netflix

Holland has long been a leading candidate to portray Ben Tennyson in a live-action adaptation, with concept trailers advocating for the actor in the role. Out of all the Ben 10 stories, Alien Force would suit Holland best. In some ways, Tennyson resembles Peter Parker. Tasked as he is with occasionally protecting the earth from villains, it would be familiar territory for Holland. Particularly since the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming, he’s received plenty of praise from critics and audiences for perfectly encapsulating the contradictions of a young hero with incredibly outsized responsibilities. On the other hand, Ben 10: Alien Force has a notably dark tone. With more complex plot, less humor, and the tendency to kill off characters, it would be a bit of a departure from the portrayals that Holland has been associated with thus far in his career.

While he is slated to be the leading man in several upcoming blockbusters, including Uncharted, Holland has shown a definite interest in the seedy worlds depicted in his other films such as The Devil All the Time and Cherry. An adaptation of Ben 10: Alien Force could ultimately serve as a combination of the two lanes that Holland wants to excel in. The franchise comes with its own built-in fanbase, but the source material itself is nuanced and even challenging to audiences at the time of its release. Currently, plans for a live-action adaptation appear to be dormant. If that were to change, Holland would be a solid choice to headline the project.