Christopher Nolan Reveals Genius Reason He Cast Tom Holland in New 'Odyssey' Interview [Exclusive]

In a new behind-the-scenes book, Christopher Nolan reveals why he chose Peter Parker to play the prince of Ithaca

The Odyssey has an absolutely stacked cast full of both long-time Christopher Nolan collaborators and new additions to the troupe. To play Odysseus and Penelope, Nolan and his go-to casting director, John Papsidera, turned to a pair of familiar faces: Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway , who perfectly embodied the filmmaker's unique take on the famous epic poem.