Fans were treated to their first glimpse at Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan’s big-screen adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey on Tuesday.
The actor, 28, was spotted filming in Methoni, Greece for the action epic, alongside the Oscar-winning director, 54, and a slew of costumed extras.
Tom was seen wearing a simple brown cloak and going clean-shaven for the role, as he stood on the parapets of Methonis Castle.
He was surrounded by a number of extras, many of whom were clad in ancient Greek style armour, including feathered helmets, bronze breastplates and carrying spears and shields.
While other actors wore the era’s typical chlamys cloak and tunics, sporting scraggly beards and carrying bowls and wooden staffs.
Christopher expertly directed his cast and crew on set, while period-specific ships could be seen in the harbour, ready to set sail for more dramatic scenes.
Fans were treated to their first glimpse at Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan ‘s big-screen adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey on Tuesday
The actor, 28, was spotted filming in Methoni, Greece for the action epic, alongside the Oscar-winning director, 54, (pictured centre) and a slew of costumed extras
It marks the first appearance of Tom on the set of the film, with it being assumed that he is playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus.
While it has been confirmed that Matt Damon will take on role of the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, with the first look at him in his costume being released last month, looking every bit the tough Trojan Warrior.
Anne Hathaway is also rumoured to be playing Odysseus’ wife and Queen of Ithica, Penelope, whom he’s eager to reunite with following a perilous journey back home.
While Charlize Theron is said to be playing the witch goddess Circe in the 3000-year-old fantastical tale full of sirens and a cyclops.
The star-studded cast for the highly-anticipated film also includes Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and Mia Goth.
While Tom’s famous fiancée Zendaya has also been cast in an undisclosed mystery role, just months after the pair delighted fans by getting engaged.
The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it ‘the most expensive film’ of Chris’ esteemed directing career.
The mythic action epic will also be shot using brand new IMAX film technology’ and is already scheduled to hit IMAX theaters on July 17, 2026.
Tom was surrounded by a number of extras and crew as they stood on the parapets of Methonis Castle
Many of the actors were clad in ancient Greek style armour, including feathered helmets, bronze breastplates and carrying spears and shields
While other actors wore the era’s typical chlamys cloak and tunics, sporting scraggly beards and carrying bowls and wooden staffs
Christopher expertly directed his cast and crew on set, while period-specific ships could be seen in the harbour, ready to set sail for more dramatic scenes
It marks the first appearance of Tom on the set of the film, with it being assumed that he is playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus (pictured October)
While it has been confirmed that Matt Damon will take on role of the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, with the first look at him in his costume being released last month, looking every bit the tough Trojan Warrior (pictured)
Universal Pictures confirmed Chris was adapting Homer’s epic poem, which follows Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan war, at the start of the year .
The studio said in a statement: ‘Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology.
‘The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.’
Tom recently admitted he is ‘honoured’ to be teaming up with Chris for the project, off the heels of the filmmaker’s incredible success with Oppenheimer.
The Spider-Man star said it was a ‘phone call of a lifetime’ when he was presented with the opportunity to take part in the forthcoming film.
Speaking on Good Morning America, Tom gushed: ‘All I can say is that I’m incredibly excited.
‘And obviously honoured, but that’s all I can say because, to be honest, that’s all I know.’
Asked if Chris was the type of director Tom would say yes to ‘sight unseen’, he confirmed: ‘100 per cent, without a shadow of a doubt.’
Anne Hathaway (left) is also rumoured to be playing Odysseus’ wife Penelope, while Charlize Theron (right) is said to be playing the witch goddess Circe in the 3000-year-old tale
While Tom’s famous fiancée Zendaya has also been cast in an undisclosed mystery role, just months after the pair delighted fans by getting engaged (pictured in October)
The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it ‘the most expensive film’ of Chris’ esteemed directing career (seen at Oscars 2024)
He admitted receiving the news about the project reminded him of when he got the call he’d landed the coveted role of Peter Parker, that sent him to superstardom.
He said: ‘When the opportunity came in, it was the phone call of a lifetime. It was reminiscent of getting the call about ‘Spider-Man’ 10 years ago.
‘It’s an amazing thing for me. I’m super proud and I’m really, really excited.’
Principal photography began last month in locations like the UK, Morocco, and Sicily, as well as Greece.
And last week, film crews were also in the Moroccan village of Aït Benhaddou as cast members and extras flooded the area, including Christopher.
The ancient Moroccan region is no stranger to A-listers and has also featured in the likes of Gladiator II and Game Of Thrones.
The Odyssey is one of two poems attributed to Homer, composed around the 8th or 7th century BC and is considered one of the most significant works of the Western canon.
It has been adapted multiple times over the years, notably with Ulysses, which starred Kirk Douglas and was released in 1954, while it also inspired the likes of 2000’s ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’.
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