Anne Hathaway Calls Tom Holland Her 'Dream Son' in Upcoming Film 'The Odyssey'

Anne Hathaway recently shared her experiences working with Tom Holland in the upcoming film 'The Odyssey,' calling him her 'dream son.' In a candid interview, she expressed her hopes for her children to emulate the qualities she admires in Holland. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, follows King Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War and is set to release on July 17. Hathaway also announced her pregnancy and discussed her future projects, including 'The End of Oak Street' and 'Verity.' Read on to learn more about this exciting collaboration and Hathaway's personal life.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 11, 2026, 17:11 IST

Anne Hathaway's Heartfelt Praise for Tom Holland

In her latest role as Penelope in the anticipated film "The Odyssey," Anne Hathaway has opened up about her collaboration with Tom Holland, who portrays her son Telemachus. During an engaging interview on CTV's "e-talk," Hathaway expressed her delight in working with Holland, affectionately dubbing him her "dream son." She also shared her aspirations for her own children to reflect the admirable qualities she sees in him.

Hathaway humorously stated, "Tom is like a dream son. And that, honestly, is kind of like the key to it. We have this amazing script, brilliant actors." Her affectionate remarks brought laughter from Holland, who seemed genuinely touched by her words. As a mother of two and soon to be three, Hathaway hopes her children will grow up with similar virtues as her on-screen son.

Discussing her experience with director Christopher Nolan on "The Odyssey," Hathaway conveyed her excitement for the film. She remarked, "I love Chris, and so I just feel like even though this was this big, epic movie, it was really grounded in, like, intimate appreciation of each other, respect for each other." The cast was driven by a shared commitment to deliver outstanding performances, motivated by their desire to meet Nolan's expectations.

The narrative of "The Odyssey" follows King Odysseus's challenging journey back home after the Trojan War, featuring Matt Damon in the lead role. As Odysseus faces a decade of trials, he is guided by the goddess Athena. The film is set to premiere in theaters globally on July 17, offering a captivating mix of grand storytelling and character-focused drama.

On a personal note, Hathaway recently shared the joyful news of her pregnancy with husband Adam Shulman through a delightful Instagram video showcasing her baby bump. The actress, already a mother to Jonathan and Jack, expressed her enthusiasm for welcoming another child into their family. After "The Odyssey," Hathaway will also star in the apocalyptic film "The End of Oak Street," slated for an August release, and in "Verity," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's popular novel, alongside Dakota Johnson.