Tom Holland Brings Real-Life Marriage Into 'The Odyssey' Interview With Playful Zib
The actor brought his real-life marriage into a Wired interview, earning laughs and praise from co-star Matt Damon.
The actor, who stars alongside his wife Zendaya in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, answered with a grin: “No, "because she’s married to me,"”
Holland's playful quip, reported by Just Jared and Geo.tv, sparked laughter from his co-stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. Damon, who plays the legendary hero Odysseus, was quick with praise, telling Holland, "Yep. Good answer." The moment came as the couple juggled a busy press tour for two films.
A Whirlwind Press Tour
On Friday, July 17, 2026—the same day The Odyssey opened nationwide—Holland and Zendaya were spotted on separate outings in New York before reuniting for a date night. They attended the Gold House x OpenTable dinner at the Japanese restaurant Wokuni, where Zendaya wore a sleek black wrap dress and Holland opted for a navy sweater and jeans, per Geo.tv.
The Wired interview also featured a more serious question about the film's plot. When asked "Why does Athena choose Odysseus?" Damon carefully avoided spoilers. "This is difficult in the context of our movie without giving things away. Because does Athena choose Odysseus or does Odysseus choose Athena?" he replied, according to the report.
Sweet Support Behind the Scenes
Zendaya has shared her own affectionate behind-the-scenes story from the film. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she revealed she initially thought only Holland had been cast. He later encouraged her to revisit the script with the goddess Athena in mind, a suggestion that led to her landing the role. “I mean, he’s the best, and he deserves this,” she said of Holland's involvement.
In the film, Zendaya plays Athena, the goddess who guides Odysseus. Holland plays Telemachus, Odysseus' son. Hathaway portrays Penelope, and Pattinson appears as Antinous. The couple will reunite on screen again later in July 2026 in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are their characters in 'The Odyssey'?
Zendaya plays the goddess Athena, and Tom Holland plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus.
What other film will the couple appear in together?
They will both appear in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' scheduled for release at the end of July 2026.
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