The cast list for Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyis impressive, and its latest addition suggests thatthe highly anticipated movie will bring Tom Holland and one other Marvel actor together before the Marvel Cinematic Universe can.Holland, who playsPeter Parker/Spider-Man in the MCU, will star as an undisclosed character alongside several other renowned Hollywood actors in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film. Unfortunately, it’s unclear who will portray who inThe Odyssey, meaning all roles are unknown, including the movie’s most recent casting.
Some reports state that Tom Holland will play the lead character inThe Odyssey, implying his role is Odysseus. However, these reports are unconfirmed.
The Odysseyis an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem,chronicling Odysseus' 10-year trek home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. So, based on the iconic work itself, some of the characters in Nolan’s next film should be Odysseus, Penelope, Athena, Poseidon, Telemachus, Antinous, Circe, Calypso, Menelaus, Nestor, and Polyphemus. Holland and other cast members such as Matt Damon, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, etc. could be playing any of them. Whatever the case, news of the latest actor to jointhe cast of Nolan’sThe Odysseyshould be exciting for MCU fans, as they will reunite with Holland on the big screen.
The Odyssey Might Give Us A Tom Holland & Jon Bernthal Reunion Before The MCU
Jon Bernthal Has Been Cast In Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
According toDeadline, Jon Bernthal has joined thealready impressive ensemble of Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey. Like the other cast members, Bernthal’s role in the movie is undisclosed. So, it’s unclear how much Bernthal will work directly with Tom Holland in the upcoming epic film. However, their sharing of the screen inThe Odysseyreunites the two actors after they starred alongside one another in the 2017 medieval moviePilgrimage.
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Holland played Brother Diarmuid inPilgrimage, while Bernthal portrayed The Mute. Since 2017, though, Holland and Bernthal have yet to work together again, despite both having prominent roles in the MCU. Whereas Holland joinedthe MCU as Spider-Man in 2016 viaCaptain America: Civil War,Daredevilseason 2 (which also debuted in 2016) introduced Bernthal’s Frank Castle/The Punisher.Still, the two native New Yorkers haven’t crossed paths in the MCU, meaningThe Odysseymight reunite Holland and Bernthal before Marvel can get the chance to.
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Holland & Bernthal Might Reunite In 2 Movies Back-To-Back Depending On What The MCU Has In Store
The Punisher Could Share Scenes With Spider-Man In Future MCU Projects
In March 2024,Jon Bernthal reprises his role as the Punisher in theDaredevilrevival,Daredevil: Born Again.Consequently, he could appear in other MCU projects, even ones featuring Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. A shared scene between Frank and Peter in the MCU is quite feasible, especially after Charlie Cox’sMatt Murdock/Daredevil made a cameo inSpider-Man: No Way Home. So, Holland and Bernthal might star in two back-to-back movies in 2026.
Ultimately, it’s unclear whether Holland’s Spider-Man and Bernthal’s Punisher will ever share the screen in the MCU.
Althoughthe cast is mostly unconfirmed forAvengers: Doomsday, the film, which debuts on August 07, 2025, could feature Spider-Man and the Punisher. Or,the two characters might encounter one another in the untitled fourthSpider-Manmovie,premiering on August 16, 2025. Ultimately, it’s unclear whether Holland’s Spider-Man and Bernthal’s Punisher will ever share the screen in the MCU. However, the two actors are confirmed to star alongside one another inThe Odysseyon July 02, 2025.
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The Odyssey is a 2026 film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, chronicling Odysseus’s treacherous journey home from the Trojan War. The narrative explores his encounters with mythical creatures such as Polyphemus, the Sirens, and Circe, culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope.
