Tom Holland praised for 'powerful' message on dyslexia after turning down SNL

BBC Arts Wednesday 03 June 2026, 16:40 UTC 1 min read

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The actor has revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live out of fear of cue cards changing.

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