Tom Holland and Zendaya took a quiet Sunday stroll through the Scottish Highlands before returning to film scenes for what’s shaping up to be one of Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious works yet — The Odyssey.
The couple, who got engaged late last year, were seen enjoying coffee and time off in Inverness, just hours before jumping aboard a speedboat to shoot coastal sequences for the mythological blockbuster. With fans snapping photos and speculation swirling around Zendaya’s role, the film’s momentum is clearly building — and so is the buzz.
Sunday Sweethearts: Calm Before the Storm
It was one of those rare moments — just two stars walking around like regular folks. Holland and Zendaya were spotted keeping things cozy in Inverness, strolling arm-in-arm, sipping coffee, and doing their best to stay incognito — though let’s be honest, that was never going to work.
Tom went for the classic off-duty celeb look: plain black tee, jeans, and a green baseball cap pulled low.
Zendaya, true to form, served effortless style with a cropped top and cardigan, showing off just enough of her signature red carpet glam without actually trying.
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Their appearance sent social media into a bit of a meltdown. Within minutes, blurry iPhone snaps of the duo began circulating on X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Instagram stories. You could almost hear the group chats lighting up.
Who’s Playing Who in Nolan’s The Odyssey?
Tom Holland’s role is already out in the open: Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. A young warrior plagued by father-shaped shadows and epic expectations — it’s the kind of role Nolan can sink his teeth into, and Holland too.
Zendaya, though? That’s where it gets juicy.
Her role hasn’t been confirmed officially, but fans and myth buffs are having a field day guessing. Rumors are swirling around three main characters she might be portraying:
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Athena – The goddess of wisdom who often pulls the strings from Olympus.
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Calypso – The nymph who traps Odysseus in paradise for seven long years.
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Nausicaä – The island princess who nurses him back to health.
A few photos from March added fuel to the fire. She was seen on the island of Favignana wearing a flowy off-white Grecian gown — classic Athena vibes, or maybe something more seductive like Calypso?
We’ll have to wait and see. But one thing’s for sure: Nolan’s not casting Zendaya just for background scenery.
Speedboats and Set Life in Moray
By Monday, it was straight back to work. Both stars were spotted hopping onto a sleek speedboat in Moray — destination unknown, somewhere along the Scottish coast.
Tom was the first to show, smiling and waving at onlookers who’d gathered along the dock.
He looked relaxed. Confident. Like a man enjoying the quiet before his next battle scene.
Zendaya followed soon after, keeping a low profile as crew members loaded gear and costumes onboard.
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With Scotland now joining the list of exotic filming locations — which already includes Greece, Morocco, Iceland, Italy, and Los Angeles — the film seems to be collecting textures from every corner of the planet. It’s no surprise, really. Nolan’s vision is usually as wide as it is deep.
Nolan’s All-Star Odyssey: The Bigger Picture
Christopher Nolan doesn’t do things by halves. After Oppenheimer, Tenet, and Dunkirk, the director has taken a sharp left into mythological territory.
And he’s not skimping on talent.
Alongside Holland and Zendaya, Matt Damon is slated to play Odysseus himself — which could be either brilliant casting or totally unhinged, depending on how Nolan twists the tale.
There’s a table below to help you keep track of who’s rumored or confirmed so far:
| Actor | Role (Confirmed/Rumored) |
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| Tom Holland | Telemachus (Confirmed) |
| Matt Damon | Odysseus (Confirmed) |
| Zendaya | Athena, Calypso, or Nausicaä? (Rumored) |
| Cillian Murphy | Possibly Poseidon or Zeus? (Unconfirmed) |
Nothing is certain yet — Nolan’s team is notoriously tight-lipped. But let’s be real: this cast is already stacked.
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Fans are already calling it the most anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey since the 1954 Kirk Douglas version. Maybe even more so.
Engagement, Love, and a Bit of Mythology
It’s not just the film that has people swooning. Holland and Zendaya’s real-life love story has added an extra sparkle to the production.
They got engaged at the tail-end of 2024, after years of dating on-and-off since their Spider-Man: Homecoming days.
For a generation that basically grew up watching them fall in love on and off screen, it’s like watching fan fiction come to life — except with better lighting and a $200 million budget.
Their chemistry isn’t just internet gold. It’s working overtime on screen, too.
Not every Hollywood couple can balance work, paparazzi, and a Greek epic all at once. But somehow, they’re pulling it off — and looking annoyingly good while doing it.
