Tom Holland is seen filming The Odyssey for the first time alongside director Christopher Nolan and armour-clad extras in Greece

Fans were treated to their first glimpse at Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's big-screen adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey on Tuesday. Fans were treated to their first glimpse at Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan 's big-screen adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey on Tuesday The actor, 28, was spotted filming in Methoni, Greece for the action epic, alongside the Oscar-winning director, 54, and a slew of costumed extras It marks the first appearance of Tom on the set of the film, with it being assumed that he is playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Tom was surrounded by a number of extras and crew as they stood on the parapets of Methonis Castle Many of the actors were clad in ancient Greek style armour, including feathered helmets, bronze breastplates and carrying spears and shields While other actors wore the era's typical chlamys cloak and tunics, sporting scraggly beards and carrying bowls and wooden staffs Christopher expertly directed his cast and crew on set, while period-specific ships could be seen in the harbour, ready to set sail for more dramatic scenes It marks the first appearance of Tom on the set of the film, with it being assumed that he is playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus While it has been confirmed that Matt Damon will take on role of the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, with the first look at him in his costume being released last month, looking every bit the tough Trojan Warrior Universal Pictures confirmed Chris was adapting Homer's epic poem, which follows Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan war, at the start of the year. The studio said in a statement: 'Christopher Nolan's next film 'Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. Anne Hathaway is also rumoured to be playing Odysseus' wife Penelope, while Charlize Theron is said to be playing the witch goddess Circe in the 3000-year-old tale While Tom's famous fiancée Zendaya has also been cast in an undisclosed mystery role, just months after the pair delighted fans by getting engaged The InSneider reported that The Odyssey will have a $250M budget, making it 'the most expensive film' of Chris' esteemed directing career He admitted receiving the news about the project reminded him of when he got the call he'd landed the coveted role of Peter Parker, that sent him to superstardom.