AceShowbiz - Tom Holland, known for his infectious enthusiasm and inability to keep secrets, has finally spilled the beans on the highly anticipated fourth installment of the "Spider-Man" franchise. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", Holland confirmed that "Spider-Man 4" is happening and that production will commence next summer.

"It's happening," Holland said, prompting an ecstatic embrace from Jimmy Fallon. "Next summer, we start shooting. Everything's good to go, we're nearly there, super exciting. I can't wait."

The confirmation comes after weeks of teasing and speculation from Holland, who had previously described the latest draft of the script as "lit a fire under him." Despite his excitement, Holland remained tight-lipped about the details of the script, leaving fans to speculate about potential crossovers and storylines.

Behind the camera, Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", will take over the director's chair from Jon Watts, who helmed the previous three "Spider-Man" films. Returning to pen the script are Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, responsible for the witty and engaging dialogue of the original trilogy.

Holland's announcement also addresses the potential scheduling conflicts with his upcoming Christopher Nolan project, which is set to enter production in early 2025. Reports suggest that Holland will juggle both projects back-to-back, avoiding delays for either.

In a previous interview on the "Rich Roll Podcast", Holland expressed his enthusiasm for the "Spider-Man 4" script, describing it as "worthy of the fans' respect." He emphasized his desire to protect the legacy of the character and only make a fourth film if it does justice to Spider-Man.

While Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have yet to officially confirm the production start date or any other details about "Spider-Man 4", Holland's announcement has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement. As the countdown to next summer begins, the anticipation for the next chapter in the beloved Spider-Man story reaches fever pitch.