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Tom Holland challenges Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds to viral handstand challenge

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Tom Holland discusses future after 'Spider-Man: Far from Home'
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ByMegan Stone
April 03, 2020, 2:09 PM

With most of America dutifully practicing self-quarantining, boredom is bound to set in for many including actor Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Holland tested his Spidey abilities by taking on a new viral challenge daring people to put on a shirt while performing a handstand. In short, it's one gigantic thirst trap.

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Holland also challenged his "Spider-Man: Far From Home" co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, along with Ryan Reynolds and best friend Harrison Osterfield, best known for "Catch-22," to outdo his stunt.

Jake Gyllenhaal takes part in the handstand challenge on Instagram.
Jake Gyllenhaal via Instagram

Gyllenhaal took to his own Instagram Stories on Thursday expressing confusion over the dare, writing, "Wait. @Tomholland2013 What's the challenge??? Shirtless heavy breathing???"

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After receiving some much-needed guidance, the 39-year-old recorded himself putting on his shirt faster than Holland. He then nominated his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, along with Hugh Jackman and rapper 50 Cent.

However, the best reaction of all came from Reynolds, who seemed unamused by Holland's stunt.

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In his Instagram response to Holland, the "Deadpool" actor stared in wide-eyed confusion into the camera for an uncomfortable amount of time. Then, he comically looks around as he struggles to come up with something to say.

As words fail him, Reynolds shakes his head softly before grunting out a simple, "No."

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