Tom Holland shares why 'The Odyssey' felt like 're-enactment' to him
Los Angeles, July 7
Hollywood actor Tom Holland has shared that he felt like he was in the midst of a "re-enactment" while shooting the upcoming epic film 'The Odyssey'.
The 30-year-old actor stars alongside Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron in 'The Odyssey', the new Sir Christopher Nolan-directed epic fantasy film, reports 'Female First UK'.
Tom has shared that he was amazed by the scale and ambition of the movie. Speaking to Extra, Tom recalled, "I remember we were on the beach in Morocco and I kind of got to where the set was and, you know, the A.D. said, 'Just keep walking that way and eventually you will get to the crew', and it felt like I walked for miles".
He further mentioned, "It was like a boat, thousands of background actors, the Trojan horse, you know, fires, and all this sort of stuff but no crew. Like, I couldn't see anyone so I keep walking. Eventually, I start seeing radios and equipment and stuff. That's like the opposite experience to what being on a film set is like usually. It felt more like a re-enactment than it did like a film set".
As per 'Female First UK', Tom compared shooting the scene to landing on a beach because he felt so isolated.
The Hollywood star, who is married to Zendaya, his co-star in the movie, shared, "It almost felt like I'd kind of gone back in time and just, like, landed on this beach. It scared the s*** out of me".
Tom previously revealed that he joined the cast of The Odyssey before even reading the script. The actor admitted it was a "phone call of a lifetime" when he was offered a role in the movie.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Tom Holland is such a genuine guy. Love how he describes feeling like a time traveler on set. And joining without reading the script? That's pure trust in Nolan. Zendaya and Tom together again – power couple! 💪
"Felt like a re-enactment" – that's the magic of practical effects. Nolan doesn't do green screens. This is why his films feel so immersive. Hope it releases in Indian theaters on time. The hype is real! 🎬
Tom's excitement is contagious! "Phone call of a lifetime" – I bet. A Nolan film with this cast is a dream project. But honestly, I wish Hollywood would look at Indian actors for roles like this too. We have amazing talent.
"Scared the s*** out of me" – that's genuine vulnerability. Tom's relatable as always. Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway – what a lineup! This could rival Lord of the Rings in scale. Nolan never disappoints. 🔥
The scale of this production sounds mind-blowing! Walking for miles to find the crew? That's how you make a movie feel real. I just hope the story does justice to Homer's epic. Nolan has big shoes to fill with the source material.
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