Anne Hathaway has shared new insights into her on-set experience with Tom Holland while filming the upcoming epic The Odyssey, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
The highly anticipated film, inspired by Homer’s classic Greek poem, is set to release in theatres worldwide on July 17 and features a star-studded ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.
Speaking during promotional interviews, Anne Hathaway revealed that her connection with Tom Holland was instant when they met on set for the first time. The two actors portray a mother-son duo in the film, marking their first professional collaboration.
Hathaway described their working relationship as natural and effortless, saying they quickly discovered shared interests that helped them bond off camera. From films and sports to family life, she noted that their conversations never ran out of topics.
“We just liked each other. We have a lot of shared interests. We love film, we love sports, we love our families, so we just kind of never ran out of things to chat about. Still haven’t,” she said.
Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway on how they developed their onscreen mother-and-son relationship:
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Tom: “Immediately.”
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The Oscar-winning actress also highlighted the supportive production environment created during filming, crediting the crew for making the process smooth and enjoyable. She explained that much of the creative pressure was handled behind the scenes, allowing the actors to focus entirely on performance.
“They did all the thinking for us. We just got to show up and just have a good time doing what we love,” Hathaway added.
Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also reportedly enjoyed working closely with Hathaway, with both actors praising the collaborative atmosphere on set.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is expected to be one of the biggest cinematic releases of the year, combining mythological storytelling with Nolan’s signature large-scale filmmaking style.
With a powerful cast, high production value, and growing global anticipation, the film is already generating strong buzz ahead of its release. Industry watchers believe it could become one of the standout blockbusters of the year.
As excitement builds, audiences are eagerly waiting to see how the chemistry between Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland translates on screen in this ambitious retelling of a timeless epic.