Transcript of How Tom Holland Found Out Christopher Nolan Wanted Zendaya In 'The Odyssey'
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Key takeaways
- Christopher Nolan personally invited Tom Holland to play Telemachus in his upcoming film "The Odyssey" after a meeting in Nolan's office.
- Holland accepted the role before fully reading the script, after taking it home and feeling extremely excited.
- Matt Damon described the shoot as one of the most difficult ever, citing challenging locations and intense scenes.
- During a fire‑filled cave scene with 400 extras, Matt Damon grabbed Holland and asked him about the Treadstone program from the Jason Bourne franchise.
- Zendaya is a big fan of Nolan's "Interstellar," and Holland arranged an IMAX screening of the film for her.
- Holland recommends watching "The Odyssey" in IMAX to fully experience the movie.
