Jon Bernthal on ‘Odyssey’ Battles, Counseling Spider-Man and Always Going Big: “Embarrass the F*** Out of Yourself”
Jon Bernthal’s new look for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” fuels talk of his rivalry and praise for Tom Holland and Zendaya
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📍 How it ended
Jon Bernthal discussed his physical transformation for the film The Odyssey and his long-standing professional relationship with Tom Holland. The coverage highlighted his reflections on Holland's personal life and career, then quieted without further developments.
Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Jon Bernthal is appearing in a wave of interviews about his role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, including a dramatic bald‑head and beard transformation that prompted his wife’s candid reaction. Coverage from AOL.com, People.com, IMDb, Yahoo, TODAY.com, MSN and Geo News highlights the makeover, a 13‑year rivalry with MCU co‑star Tom Holland and Bernthal’s compliments for Holland’s relationship with Zendaya.
The focus remains on promotion for The Odyssey and Bernthal’s comments on the Spider‑Man reunion, suggesting further media appearances as the film’s rollout proceeds.
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Quick answers
What physical change did Jon Bernthal make for his role in The Odyssey?
He shaved his head and grew a beard, prompting an honest reaction from his wife as reported by AOL.com and People.com.
How does Bernthal describe his relationship with Tom Holland?
He called Holland a “family‑first guy,” expressed pride in him and referenced a 13‑year rivalry, according to TODAY.com and Yahoo.
What does Bernthal say about Holland and Zendaya’s relationship?
He praised their relationship, as noted by MSN and Geo News.
Coverage (7)
- Jon Bernthal Shares His Wife’s Honest Reaction to His Bald Head and Beard Makeover for “The Odyssey” AOL.com · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal Opens Up About Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey & Spider-Man Reunion IMDb · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal Reveals 13-Year-Long Rivalry With MCU Costar Tom Holland & Who’s Winning Yahoo · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal, Who Met Tom Holland at 17, Is ‘So Proud’ Of Him: ‘He’s Still a Family-First Guy, He’s in Love’ TODAY.com · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal praises Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship MSN · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal Shares His Wife’s Honest Reaction to His Bald Head and Beard Makeover for The Odyssey People.com · 8d ago
- Jon Bernthal talks fondly of Tom Holland, Zendaya relationship Geo News · 8d ago
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