Why The Odyssey almost spelled the end of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship
Actor Tom Holland revealed that his wife, Zendaya, jokingly threatened to leave him if he did not accept a role in Christopher Nolan's film, The Odyssey. The couple managed to coordinate filming schedules for both this project and their Marvel commitments.
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Share article Zendaya and Tom Holland are the golden standard when it comes to Hollywood relationships, but there’s one matter that could’ve ended their romance .
Holland, 30, sat down with his on-screen parents Matt Damon , Anne Hathaway and director Christopher Nolan to discuss The Odyssey , a film his wife Zendaya also stars in. He said she joked she would leave him if he didn’t accept the major role.
Tom Holland revealed wife Zendaya joked she would leave him if he didn’t take The Odyssey role. Getty Images
Speaking to People about his role as Telemachus in the movie , Holland quipped he “did a lot of thinking” when Nolan, 55, first asked him to be part of the blockbuster of the year.
“To be honest, when I got home after our meeting, I sat down with Z and was like, ’I’ve been offered this movie,” Holland began.
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