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Jacob Batalon Celebrates Ten-Year Ned Leeds Role, Promotes Samsung Partnership

8/5/2026

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Actor Jacob Batalon (29) discussed his ten-year Ned Leeds role while promoting a Samsung partnership after Spider-Man: Brand New Day released.
Jacob Batalon noted his acquaintance with co-stars Tom Holland (30) and Zendaya (29) dates back to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
Jacob Batalon called Tom Holland and Zendaya the most professional people ever and his “family.”
Reporter Tommy McArdle conducted the exclusive PEOPLE interview.

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Actor Jacob Batalon (29) discussed his ten-year Ned Leeds role while promoting a Samsung partnership after Spider-Man: Brand New Day released.
Jacob Batalon noted his acquaintance with co-stars Tom Holland (30) and Zendaya (29) dates back to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
Jacob Batalon called Tom Holland and Zendaya the most professional people ever and his “family.”
Reporter Tommy McArdle conducted the exclusive PEOPLE interview.