Tom Holland on Playing Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Tom Holland, best known for his role as Spider-Man, stars as Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey. The film, shot entirely on Imax film, features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Zendaya as Athena. Holland describes the role as his 'last chance to play a boy' and a 'new chapter' in his career. Nolan, coming off the success of Oppenheimer, aims to bring a fresh perspective to the ancient story, emphasizing practical effects like a wheel-less bronze Trojan horse. The film premiered in London and is set for release on July 17.
Key facts
- Tom Holland plays Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
- The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Zendaya as Athena.
- The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely on Imax film.
- Nolan's Trojan horse is a bronze creature without wheels, a concept he developed over 20 years.
- Holland learned swordfighting for the role.
- Zendaya was cast as Athena after Holland read the script with her.
- Nolan removed his Oppenheimer Oscars from his office while writing The Odyssey.
- The film premiered in London with cast including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy.
- Elon Musk criticized the casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy.
- The Odyssey is in cinemas from July 17.
Entities
Artists
- Tom Holland
- Christopher Nolan
- Matt Damon
- Anne Hathaway
- Zendaya
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Himesh Patel
- Jimmy Gonzales
- Hoyte van Hoytema
- Emma Thomas
Institutions
- BBC
- Warner Brothers
- Imax
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kingston-upon-Thames
- Greece
- Troy