Robert Pattinson is known for consistently bringing something unexpected to his performances. Whether he based his two Mickey 17 clones on Ren and Stimpy, completely transformed his voice to dub a cantankerous magic bird in The Boy and the Heron, or brought a gritty, emo intensity to Bruce Wayne in The Batman, Pattinson has never failed to surprise his audience. In The Odyssey, which marks his second collaboration with director Christopher Nolan following Tenet, he is relishing the opportunity to play the villain. He takes on the role of Antinous, an antagonistic figure back in Odysseus’ home of Ithaca. Hoping that the hero is out of the picture for good, he begins scheming to take his place, vying for the attention of Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, who is played by Anne Hathaway.
Taunting Tom Holland
It is safe to say that Odysseus and Penelope’s son Telemachus, portrayed by Tom Holland, is not at all pleased with these developments. Pattinson completely understands the dynamic. He grins when describing Antinous, noting that he is basically the worst stepfather one could possibly have. This marks the third time he has starred alongside Holland, following The Lost City of Z and The Devil All the Time. Pattinson notes that whenever the two of them pair up, it usually results in him doing something strange. He admits that The Odyssey was no different in that regard. He found it to be a very fun part to play, often joking on set by telling Holland that he just wanted to be his daddy.
Mutual Respect Between Co-stars
Despite all the relentless teasing, Tom Holland was genuinely pleased to be reunited with his regular co-star. Having a familiar face and someone he could share the screen with provided a real safety blanket for him during the production. He explains that he is always eager to share scenes with Rob because he simply brings the best out of everyone. Furthermore, Holland greatly admires Pattinson's ability to take big risks and make them feel like the perfect, calculated decision for that specific character. By all accounts, audiences are in for another thrillingly oddball performance from Pattinson. The Odyssey arrives in cinemas on July 17.
