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‘Avengers’ star Tom Holland poses for photos with fans while filming new movie in Atlanta

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April 23, 2019

Tom Holland is currently filming his latest movie in Atlanta, and the star took a break from work to snap some photos with fans.

» RELATED: AMC Theaters opening theaters round-the-clock for 'Avengers: Endgame'

On Monday, the actor, who stars as Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and the highly-anticipated "Avengers: Endgame," was in the city shooting a new sci-fi adventure titled "Chaos Walking." It's based on the first novel of the Patrick Ness series of the same name. It also stars Nick Jonas and David Oyelowo and is set for a 2020 release.

A few fans spotted him at a hotel, and he stopped to greet them and take a few pictures.

» RELATED: Marvel drops new 'Avengers: Endgame' trailer as fans try to get tickets

Holland was one of the actors who skipped the “Avengers: Endgame” premiere on Monday, which took place in Los Angeles.

His absence caused many to speculate his fate in the upcoming Marvel film out Apr. 26.

Although he couldn’t attend the premiere, he posted a video message from Georgia to thank people for all their support.

» RELATED: Marvel star Tom Holland made a surprise visit to Grady Memorial Hospital

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Najja Parker is a video and news correspondent for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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