Tom Holland feared Christopher Nolan hated his first 'The Odyssey' scene

Tom Holland has revealed that he initially believed director Christopher Nolan was unhappy with his performance while filming The Odyssey, before learning the frequent interruptions were simply due to the technical limits of IMAX cameras.

Speaking in a recent interview with Fandango, Holland recalled feeling increasingly anxious during his first day on set as Nolan repeatedly called for cuts while filming scenes alongside co-star Jon Bernthal. The actor admitted he initially assumed the director was dissatisfied with his performance.

According to Holland, neither he nor Bernthal realised that the IMAX film cameras used by Nolan can record only around three minutes of footage before requiring a reload. The misunderstanding was eventually cleared up by stunt coordinator George Cottle, who explained the technical limitation.

Holland said the explanation came as a major relief, admitting he had feared he was performing poorly during one of his first scenes in the highly anticipated epic.

Despite the early nerves, the Spider-Man star has since described working with Nolan as one of the highlights of his career. In a recent interview with GQ, Holland called the production "the best experience" he has ever had on a film set, praising both Nolan and producer Emma Thomas for their collaborative approach and filmmaking expertise.

The Odyssey features an ensemble cast led by Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Holland portraying Telemachus, the legendary hero's son. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, Mia Goth and John Leguizamo.

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 17 July, making it one of the most anticipated film releases of the year.