‘The Odyssey‘ hit theaters last Friday with one of the biggest casts ever. With Matt Damon in the lead role, the movie also featured Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Jon Bernthal, among others. While the project earned praise for its storytelling, cinematography, and horror elements, one emotional scene in particular had many talking since its release.
It featured someone who deeply challenged the ‘Spider-Man‘ actor with an outstanding performance that moved the cast and crew to tears. So, who’s this member that challenged Holland and received his ultimate praise?
Tom Holland Upstaged By A Four-Legged Co-Star
During an interview with VT, Holland and Damon were asked which co-star challenged them the most during filming. While many expected Holland to name one of the famous cast members, Damon reminded him of a very special member that turned heads with a moving performance.
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Holland finally revealed that the dog playing Argos delivered a performance that deeply affected everyone on set. He didn’t reveal the scene to avoid spoilers. But the actor did share that it became one of the most emotional moments filmed.
“The scene that we really can’t talk about because it’s such a huge moment in the movie. The dog probably gives one of the best performances ever done by a furry animal on screen,” Holland said, cracking Damon up.
“And then my close-up was like right after that, and like every crew member is literally weeping because this f—-ing just nailed it so much,” he added. Additionally, he recalled that he assumed Nolan would film his part first, but that didn’t happen.
After the crew was moved to tears by the dog scene, Holland and Damon discussed the next shot. Director Christopher Nolan jokingly jumped in, saying, “Oi, thespians, get on with it. I’ll be on the f—ing dog.”
Nolan’s movie draws from Homer’s legendary poem about Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus (Damon) and Penelope (Hathaway), who looks for his father and finally comes face to face with him in the end.
Since we don’t want to spoil anything for those who haven’t watched, just know the adorable Argos plays a very important part in this highly anticipated reunion. Meanwhile, in another interview, Holland also answered an interesting question regarding her wife’s character in the film.
Holland Weighs In On Odysseus’ Chemistry With Athena
In an interview with WIRED, the cast of ‘The Odyssey’ responded to 50 frequently searched questions about Nolan’s adaptation. Answering the. question that asked if Athena loved Odysseus romantically, he said, “No, because she’s married to me.”
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Damon called it a “good answer” while Hathaway and Pattinson laughed. In an interview with Esquire magazine last month, Holland announced their marriage. He said their relatives knew AI-generated wedding photographs circulating online were fake “because they were all there” for the real ceremony.
Back to the interview, the cast returned to Athena’s role when Holland read another question asking why the goddess remained with Odysseus throughout his journey. Damon approached the question with sensibility, considering how Nolan delicately handles their relationship.
“This is difficult in the context of our movie without giving things away,” the actor said. “Because does Athena choose Odysseus or does Odysseus choose Athena? Spoiler alert. That’s all we can say.”
Whether Holland is deflecting questions about classical mythology with quick wit or struggling to follow up a brilliant animal actor, Holland’s experience proves that some of the toughest challenges on a big movie set can come from where you least expect them.
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