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Zendaya Threatened Breakup Over Tom Holland's Role
15 Jul
Summary
- Zendaya's ultimatum pushed Tom Holland to accept 'The Odyssey' role.
- Holland's filming schedule conflicted with Spider-Man's production.
- Zendaya will play Athena, and Holland plays Telemachus in the film.
Tom Holland revealed that Zendaya's strong encouragement was instrumental in his decision to star in Christopher Nolan's epic film, 'The Odyssey'. Initially hesitant due to a scheduling conflict with the next 'Spider-Man' movie, Holland considered withdrawing from the project. Zendaya, his partner, reportedly issued an ultimatum, stating she would leave him if he did not accept the role.
Holland stars as Telemachus, the son of Matt Damon's Odysseus and Anne Hathaway's Penelope. Zendaya portrays the goddess Athena. The film's production required Holland to request a delay in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' from Sony Pictures executive Tom Rothman. Nolan praised Holland's commitment, noting the difficulty in coordinating schedules for such a busy actor.
Nolan, who had previously worked with Damon and Hathaway, welcomed Holland to his production style. The director described the filming process for 'The Odyssey' as challenging but ultimately rewarding, with the cast rising to the occasion magnificently. The film is set for release on July 17, with the new Spider-Man movie scheduled for July 31.
