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Tom Holland on 'The Odyssey' pressure
8 Jul
Summary
- Tom Holland enters his thirties playing Telemachus in Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.
- He finds working with Christopher Nolan comes with significant pressure.
- Nolan asked Holland if he'd be offended by Zendaya playing Athena.
Tom Holland is embarking on a new phase of his career, entering his thirties with a significant role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming fantasy epic, 'The Odyssey.' He portrays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, a part he sees as a chance to explore masculinity as a boy transitions into manhood. This film also marks Holland's first collaboration with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan.
Holland acknowledged the inherent pressure of working with Nolan, stating it's a widely desired opportunity that comes with high expectations. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, and Holland's wife, Zendaya, who is set to play the goddess Athena. Nolan himself conceived the idea to cast Zendaya, even seeking Holland's consent beforehand.
