With The Odyssey currently filming, more and more photos of set photos from Christopher Nolan‘s next movie are popping up, including our first look at Tom Holland, who appeared on set in costumes that quickly drew comparisons to The Lord of the Rings.
The newest batch of The Odyssey set photos show Holland on a boat alongside several other cast members. Nolan can be seen on the boat as well, although it’s unclear exactly what scene is being filmed or whether or not the group are just discussing an upcoming scene.
Fans were quick to share photos of Holland, and his look — which sees him dressed in a simple outfit with a greenish cape/cloak — also quickly drew comparisons to that of Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings. Fans joked the character looked like he was cosplaying Frodo, right down to the wrap around his neck.
Check out the new set photos below:
What do we know about Tom Holland’s character in The Odyssey?
Currently, it’s unclear exactly who Holland is playing, although given the source material and Holland’s age, many believe him to be playing the role of Telemachus, son of Odyssey and Penelope, who embarks on a journey to find his father who has been missing after the Trojan War.
Alongside Holland, The Odyssey features an absolutely star-studded cast that also includes Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Corey Hawkins, Josh Stewart, Cosmo Jarvis, Jimmy Gonzales, Maurice Compte, and many more.
“Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” Universal said about the upcoming film. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”
The Odyssey is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet who is also credited as the author of the Iliad and who is often seen as one of the most influential and important authors in human history.
The Odyssey follows the story of the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he journeys home after the Trojan War. Presumed dead, Odysseus’ wife Penelope and son Telemachus contend with various suitors who compete for Penelope’s hand in Odysseus’ absence.
The Odyssey is thought to have been written sometime in the 8th or 7th century BC and is one of the most important works in literary history.
