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Tom Holland, widely recognized for his role as Spider-Man, considers his part in Christopher Nolan’s epic film *The Odyssey* to be the beginning of an exciting new phase in his career. Playing Telemachus, the son of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, Holland describes his involvement in the project as a “real pinch-me moment.” His character is a young boy who grew up without memories of his father, who left for the Trojan wars when Telemachus was very young, only knowing him through stories of his heroic deeds.
At 30 years old, Holland feels this role is perhaps his final opportunity to portray a youthful character on screen. Although he is now married, his on-screen persona is a boy navigating complex emotions—striving to find the father he admires from afar while also shielding his mother, Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway), from the aggressive suitors who have taken over their home. Anne Hathaway delivers a powerful performance as the protective, resolute wife of Odysseus and mother to Telemachus.
In an interesting twist, Holland’s real-life wife, Zendaya, features in the film as the goddess Athena, although the two do not share any scenes together. Holland recounts reading the script with Zendaya before director Christopher Nolan had even approached them about their roles. Nolan later sought Holland’s blessing to cast Zendaya, leading to a joyful moment between the couple when Holland shared the news. “The little corners of her mouth went up,” he recalls, describing their shared excitement.
The film also stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, a role Damon accepted enthusiastically after Nolan’s succinct pitch: “The Odyssey.” The story follows Odysseus’s decade-long battle in the Trojan wars and another ten years of hardship on his journey home. Hathaway reflects on her character’s challenges, particularly concerning motherhood in ancient Greece. She notes the stark contrast with contemporary parenting, explaining that Penelope’s maternal approach involved harsh measures necessary for survival, a thought-provoking aspect that gave her a new appreciation for modern parenting options. Meanwhile, Holland points out a broader theme in the film about masculinity, highlighting that the movie presents various forms of masculine identity, none of which are flawless. He also mentions enjoying the physical demands of the role, particularly sword fighting, and humorously admits to being prepared at home with a cricket bat for any self-defense needs
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