Tom Holland Calls Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey an Absolute Masterpiece

Actor Tom Holland has praised Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, describing the production as an absolute masterpiece. In an interview with GQ, Holland expressed high confidence in the mythic adventure, emphasizing that the film is unlike anything he has seen before.

The project is a star-studded adaptation of Homer’s classic epic and is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. The film features a high-profile ensemble cast, including Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.

Production Details and Casting

In the adaptation, Tom Holland takes on the role of Telemachus, the son of the story’s central protagonist. The role of Odysseus is portrayed by Matt Damon.

Holland noted that being part of the film is one of his proudest achievements as an actor and expressed gratitude toward Nolan for the opportunity to join the cast.

Emphasis on Practical Effects

A significant portion of Holland’s praise focused on the visual execution of the film. He highlighted the use of stunning practical effects, noting that some sequences were so convincing that he initially questioned if they were created using computer-generated imagery.

There were certain sequences in the movie where I’m watching it and I’m just sort of thinking like, ‘How on earth has he done that? That has to be CG.’ And then after [watching] the movie [I asked Nolan], ‘That was definitely CG, right?’ And he’s like, ‘No, no, no, that’s all in camera effects. Very planned, very prepared.’

Tom Holland via The Hollywood Reporter

Holland suggested that audiences will be blown away by the set pieces and the overall scale and scope of the production. He specifically credited Nolan’s ability to balance an intricate and heartfelt story within the framework of an insane kind of action movie.

Broader Career Context

While discussing his work with Nolan, Holland also provided an update on his other ongoing commitments. He confirmed that he is still shooting additional footage for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The praise for The Odyssey comes as part of a busy period for the film’s cast. Zendaya, who also appears in the Nolan film, has indicated plans to go into hiding following a dense release schedule throughout 2026.

Holland’s reaction underscores the high expectations for the film, which is being distributed by Universal Pictures. The actor maintained that his assessment of the movie as a masterpiece was an objective observation, stating that he was taking myself out of that equation when evaluating the quality of the work.