Robert Pattinson Ignites Oscar Buzz in $250 Million The Odyssey
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 10
Robert Pattinson Ignites Oscar Buzz in $250 Million The Odyssey
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 10
Summary
Early reactions from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey have singled out Robert Pattinson, 40, as the standout, with supporting-actor Oscar talk building before the review embargo lifts next Wednesday.
Critics praised his turn as Antinous, Penelope’s villainous suitor, with Erik Davis calling the performance “conniving, manipulative and endlessly entertaining” and saying Pattinson “stole the show.”
At Monday’s world premiere, Pattinson fueled attention by comparing the Homer adaptation to Twilight, joking that his character was “kind of like Jacob” in a love triangle with Odysseus and Penelope.
The praise lands on one of 2026’s biggest films: Nolan’s $250 million epic is already being framed as a leading 2027 best-picture contender and one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
For Pattinson, the response reinforces a long arc from Twilight star to risk-taking leading man, with The Odyssey adding fresh awards momentum ahead of Primetime and The Batman sequel in 2027.