Christopher Nolan's Odyssey to tackle modern refugee crisis through sea peoples subplot

What was said

"This film is incredibly topical and relevant and that particular plot point is is super relevant and I think it's something that you know people will be really affected by when they see it."

Tom Holland reveals that Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Odyssey includes a significant subplot about the sea peoples, mysterious invaders who historically destroyed ancient Greek palaces and attacked Egypt. Holland suggests this element, which is not in Homer's original poem, has been added to make the film topical and relevant to contemporary audiences, hinting at parallels to modern refugee and migration crises. The sea peoples storyline builds tension throughout the film and extends beyond its conclusion.