Tom Holland Reveals How He Told Zendaya About Her Odyssey Role

TLDR: Tom Holland subtly hinted at Zendaya on the Athena role offered to her in The Odyssey.

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Tom Holland Was Asked by Christopher Nolan to Offer The Athena Role to Zendaya

Tom Holland recently revealed that he was given a special responsibility by Christopher Nolan during the casting process for The Odyssey.

While discussing his own role in the film, Nolan asked Holland if he would personally tell Zendaya about the offer to play Athena.

Holland admitted he initially thought Nolan was about to ask something completely different. Instead, the acclaimed director politely asked whether Holland would mind if Zendaya were offered the role of Athena in the epic adaptation.

The actor was delighted by the request and immediately agreed, knowing he had the chance to surprise Zendaya with some exciting career news.

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The Perfect Reveal to Zendaya For The Athena Role

When Zendaya later asked how the meeting had gone, Holland simply told her to read the script again. After she looked puzzled, he encouraged her to pay close attention to Athena’s role.

According to Holland, the moment Zendaya realised what he meant was unforgettable, recalling the smile that slowly appeared on her face as she understood she had been offered the role.

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