The Spider-Man actor leads the cast of Nolan’s historical epic with Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus.
Tom Holland declared in a new interview with GQ Sports to film The Odyssey of Christopher Nolan It has undoubtedly been the work of his life. Spider-Man actor leads the cast of Nolan’s historical epic next to Matt Damonwho plays Odysseus. Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. The film marks the long continuation of Nolan after her Oscar winner, Oppenheimer.
“It was incredible. The work of my life, no doubt. The best experience I have had in a filming set”Said Holland when asked about his experience in the Set of the Odyssey. “Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie will be different from everything we have seen.”
Work with Chris, meet him and Emma [Thomas] It was absolutely fantastic. I had never seen anyone who worked like them, and for something they are the best in the sector, no doubt, ”Holland continued. Being a first row witness, being part of the process, collaborating with a real teacher of his trade and learning from him was the best experience I have had.
The incredible cast of the Odyssey
Holland and Damon come together in the Odyssey to a huge cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthalamong others. The first trailer of the film, which shows a scene in which the Holland Telemachus spills a tear while asking for his missing father’s whereabouts, is already projected exclusively in cinemas.
“Matt Damon has always been an idol for me, Anne Hathaway has always been a heroine for me,” Holland told GQ Sports. “So share scenes with them, learn from them, make me friends with them, I could not have asked for a better job. And I am very proud of the work I have done. I came to work every day with a real purpose and a reason to prove, and I am very grateful to Chris for giving me that opportunity.”
Holland previously declared in the Good Morning America program that receiving Nolan’s offer to star in the Odyssey was “the call of my life” and “reminded me of the call about ‘Spider-Man’ 10 years ago. It is something incredible to me. I am super proud and very excited.”
The Odyssey is the first Hollywood film shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Its premiere is scheduled for July 16, 2026, by Universal Pictures.
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