Actor Tom Holland, 30, appeared on historian Tom Holland's podcast, 'The Rest is History,' to discuss his role in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' The two shared lighthearted banter about their shared name, with historian Tom joking that the actor's fame made it harder to Google himself. Actor Tom apologized for the confusion, to which historian Tom replied, 'I don't Google myself, so it's absolutely fine.'
During the interview, actor Tom discussed the challenges of filming in IMAX, calling it 'a very different beast.' He noted that the high-resolution format leaves 'nowhere to hide,' requiring a more subtle performance. The pair also recreated the 'Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man' meme, further emphasizing the humorous nature of their shared name.
Actor Tom praised Nolan's ability to condense 'The Odyssey' into a single film, calling it 'a feat' to maintain the story's emotional core. He also discussed the duality of the film, with Telemachus (his character) representing reality and Odysseus (Matt Damon's character) embodying myth.
The interview marked the first meeting of the two Toms, who have long joked about their shared name. Historian Tom, 58, has previously referenced the actor's fame in his podcast, often poking fun at the confusion it causes.