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Spiderman star fulfills his promise to a brave boy who saved his sister from dog attack
The little boy saved his sister from a brutal dog attack and the Spiderman star made sure he knew he was a hero too.
Gianella Argao
07.17.22

By protecting his younger sister from a dog attack last year, a little child who made headlines has been given the promise that Tom Holland will give him the sweetest experience.

Hollywood A-listers like Chris Evans, Robert Downey, Jr., and Tom Holland, who plays the well-known superhero โ€œSpider-Man,โ€ were immediately interested when 6-year-old Bridger Walkerโ€™s story went viral in July 2020.

The Avengers wished Bridger well.

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They also praised him after hearing about the incident. After the dog bit him, the brave child underwent a two-hour operation and required 90 stitches on his face. At that moment, Holland phoned Bridger and invited him to attend the shooting of the upcoming Spider-Man film.

Holland invited Bridger to the set where โ€œSpider-Man: No Way Homeโ€ was being shot, and he has kept his word by doing so. There, the 25-year-old actor provided the youngster and his family with an unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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They were able to tour the set.

Bridger practiced throwing webs with Spider-Man while acting as Zendayaโ€™s stunt double. Robert Walker, Bridgerโ€™s father, posted pictures and a video from the incredible trip on Instagram.

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โ€œWe have loved seeing the reviews for @spidermanmovie. While there are so many reasons it will go down as one of the best ever โ€“ I personally think it is because the cast and crew are good, kind, and passionate people. Individuals who heard about a little boyโ€™s injury, who wanted to make it right,โ€ the father wrote.

It was the most heartwarming gesture.

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Last year, as the two were playing outside their Wyoming home, Bridger shielded his then 4-year-old sister from a German Shepherd mix that raced toward her. The tiny hero took the brunt of the assault.

When questioned why he stepped in, he responded, โ€œIf someone had to die, I thought it should be me.โ€

Heโ€™s a real-life superhero.

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Those are statements you wouldnโ€™t anticipate hearing from a young child, but Bridger was a unique young man. Even though he was little, he had a strong will and would risk anything to defend those he cared about.

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Due to his injuries, Bridger has a scar on his face, and his father has posted updates on his healing on Instagram.

Whatโ€™s important is that heโ€™s safe.

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Bridger doesnโ€™t consider his scar to be โ€œsomething to be proud of,โ€ as Robert earlier stated, but he also does not regard it as a symbol of his courageous deed.

โ€œHe just perceives it as โ€˜I was a brother and thatโ€™s what brothers do.โ€™ Itโ€™s a reminder that his sister didnโ€™t get hurt, and that she is okay,โ€ he shared.

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So he got his well-deserved reward.

โ€œThe look on the kidsโ€™ faces was priceless,โ€ Robert said in an Instagram post. โ€œWhen we rounded the blue-screen to see Tom, in full costume, high above the set on a light post.โ€

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In addition, he said he will never forget the โ€œgrace and kindnessโ€ that Holland and Zendaya showed him and his family. The 25-year-old actress walked over to his adolescent daughter as soon as they got on the set and complimented her nails.

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No wonder the couple is loved by many.

โ€œI donโ€™t know if she will ever know how much that simple act means to me โ€“ to see my sweet daughter light up with self-confidence and joy,โ€ Robert remarked.

The father also expressed gratitude to Harry Holland, Hollandโ€™s brother, who served as their dayโ€™s personal guide. He called him a โ€œgentlemanโ€ and a โ€œgenuinely good person.โ€

On a YouTube channel run by Bridgerโ€™s family called Bridger Buddies, they posted tidbits of their time spent on the โ€œSpider-Man: No Way Homeโ€ set.

Check out the video below to see the Bridger familyโ€™s adventure.

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