Robert Pattinson Compares The Odyssey to Twilight’s Love Triangle

TLDR: Robert Pattinson says the romantic conflicts in The Odyssey could bring back memories relating to the Twilight saga for viewers.

Another Love Triangle for Pattinson

Robert Pattinson believes audiences may find themselves experiencing a sense of déjà vu when watching The Odyssey.

The actor, who plays the villain Antinous in Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming epic, jokingly compared the film’s romantic conflict to the famous love triangle from the Twilight series.

Romantic Conflict as Antinous in The Odyssey

In The Odyssey, Pattinson portrays Antinous, one of the powerful suitors competing for Queen Penelope’s hand, while King Odysseus remains missing after the Trojan War.

Speaking at the film’s London premiere, Pattinson humorously likened Antinous to Jacob from Twilight, suggesting that Penelope simply needs help making up her mind between the two men.

The playful comparison quickly drew laughs, with Pattinson embracing the similarities between his latest role and one of the biggest film franchises of his career.

Antinous Role Acting Inspired by The Movie Casino

Pattinson has also revealed that he drew inspiration from James Woods’ character in Casino when shaping Antinous.

He described the character as charming but sleazy, adding his own creative ideas to the costume and personality to make the role even more memorable.