Tom Holland discusses his early experience on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, describing how he initially felt intimidated and worried about his performance. Several accounts say Holland believed Nolan was dissatisfied with his acting, largely because Nolan repeatedly called for cuts during scenes shot with IMAX technology. Holland explains that frequent interruptions made him anxious he was “s**tting the bed,” but he later learned the stops were technical rather than a reaction to his performance.
Holland also reflects on other aspects of the film’s production and cast. He discusses working with co-stars, including Jon Bernthal, and notes that Bernthal encouraged him during earlier Marvel audition processes by pushing Holland to add more athletic elements such as flips and fight-movement ideas. Separate reporting also references Holland’s comments about how he felt after Robert Pattinson’s casting was announced, suggesting he ultimately became more comfortable following that news.
Across the sources, Holland’s main on-set takeaway is that his initial nerves eased once he understood the filmmaking workflow, particularly the demands of IMAX shooting.
