New information and photos fromChristopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptationofThe Odysseyhave reached social media. Last month, a promotional image confirmed Matt Damon’s role as Odysseus, leaving behind additional speculation about whom the other A-list actors might portray. For instance, while Tom Holland had initially been theorized to play Odysseus, the confirmation of Damon’s role resulted in rumors that Holland might instead play Telemachus.
Zendaya is anotheractor whoseThe Odysseyrolemany have wondered about, and the new set photos have given eager moviegoers more to go on.There are a couple of different characters that Zendaya could be playing from Homer’sThe Odyssey,and most of the predictions about her casting so far have revolved around one in particular. However, the new photos reveal a different possibility for Zendaya’s role.
Could Zendaya Be Playing Nausicaa In The Odyssey? Theory Explained
Set Photos Mean That Zendaya Might Be Nausicaa Rather Than Athena
New photos of Zendaya from the set ofThe Odysseyhave prompted speculation that she will be playing a different role in the film than what many fans first predicted. It was previously thought that Zendaya might play Athena inThe Odyssey,but that had not been confirmed when the new photos raised the possibility of her instead playing Nausicaa. This is due to the fact thatthe images show Zendaya wearing a white dress similar to artistic depictions of the character Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete, who assists Odysseus after he’s been shipwrecked.
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Another reason why people are now speculating this is Matt Damon’s costume at the same location, which some believe is for the Nausicaa scene. If all of these photos are from the same location and the filming of the same scene, this could strongly hint that Zendaya is playing Nausicaa after all. Other photos might be more in line with Athena’s role in the story, but everything is, of course, still unconfirmed.
Zendaya Playing Nausicaa Would Connect To Tom Holland’s The Odyssey Role
Some Versions Of The Odyssey Feature Nausicaa & Telemachus In A Relationship
Another popular theory is that Tom Holland will be playing Odysseus' son Telemachus; though also unconfirmed,photos of Holland fromThe Odysseysethave reinforced the speculation. Additionally, in some versions of the story,Telemachus and Nausicaa end up in a relationship.Therefore, while Nausicaa might be a smaller role for Zendaya than the previously assumed Athena, it would be very fitting, as Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged in real life.
While Nausicaa might be a smaller role for Zendaya than the previously assumed Athena, it would be very fitting, as Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged in real life.
Zendaya and Holland also have previous experience portraying love interests, as they notably played Peter Parker and MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’sSpider-Manfilms. If Holland does play Telemachus, this could be a good sign for the mythological epic. While Holland and Zendaya are skilled actors and would be great as pretty much any character inThe Odyssey, casting them in connected roles could add easy chemistry between the characters and to the overall story.
