John Leguizamo has spoken about his role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey", describing it as the most vulnerable he has ever been on screen. He plays Eumaeus, the loyal servant of Odysseus (Matt Damon), who quietly supports Telemachus (Tom Holland) and Penelope (Anne Hathaway) during Odysseus's long absence, and delivers an emotionally raw performance when his master finally returns home in disguise. Leguizamo credits Nolan with seeing him differently to other directors, casting him against the "villain" or "aggressor" typecasting he says he has often faced as a Latin actor.

In the interview, the veteran actor, known for collaborations with Baz Luhrmann and Jon Favreau as well as acclaimed solo stage shows, reflects on the film's lavish global rollout, including a London premiere featuring a Trojan Horse and a star-studded lineup so large the cast had to pose "prom-style" to fit in shots. He also describes warm, informal moments with co-stars such as Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon and Tom Holland, and says landing such a major role at this stage of his career feels like the pinnacle of his 40-year acting journey.