
Tom Holland Says Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY 'Is Going to Be Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen' — GeekTyrant
In a recent interview with GQ, the Spider-Man star couldn't contain his excitement when talking about the upcoming epic:
'It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I've had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we've ever seen.'
Considering the source material, a mythic journey written nearly 2,700 years ago, it might seem like we know the story. But this is Nolan we're talking about.
The film follows Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his treacherous journey home after the Trojan War, while his son Telemachus (Holland) grows up in his absence, watching his mother Penelope fend off suitors and cling to hope.
And for Holland, it wasn't just the story that blew him away, it was the people involved:
'Matt Damon has always been a hero of mine, Anne Hathaway has always been a hero of mine, so to share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn't have asked for a better job.
'And I'm so proud of the work I've done. I came to work every day with a real sense of purpose and a point to prove, and I'm so grateful to Chris to have given me that opportunity.'
While most of the roles remain under wraps, we know that Charlize Theron is playing the enchantress Circe, and it's a safe bet Anne Hathaway is stepping into Penelope's shoes, given Holland's comments about sharing scenes with her.
Holland also gave high praise to Nolan and his producing partner Emma Thomas:
'Working with Chris, getting to know him and Emma [Thomas, wife and producer of all of Nolan's films] was absolutely fantastic. I've never seen someone that can work the way that they do, and there is a reason why they're the best in the business for sure.
'To get a front row seat to that and to be a part of the process and to collaborate with a true master of his craft and learn from him was the best experience I've ever had.'
In addition to Damon, Holland, Hathaway, and Theron, the film's ensemble includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Himesh Patel, Will Yun Lee, Benny Safdie, and Jon Bernthal who'll also be teaming up with Holland again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Frank Castle/Punisher.
Whether you're a Nolan devotee or just love a good myth retold, The Odyssey looks like it's shaping up to be something awesome. If Holland's enthusiasm is any indication, we're in for one hell of a journey.
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