Jon Bernthal appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on July 16, 2026 [1], to discuss his role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey.
The appearance highlights a professional reunion between Bernthal and Tom Holland. Their collaboration on a high-profile project by Nolan marks a new chapter for both actors after years of crossing paths in the superhero genre.
Bernthal reflected on the early stages of his and Holland's careers, specifically regarding their audition processes. He said the two actors supported one another by helping with audition tapes for Spider-Man and The Punisher [2]. This mutual assistance occurred before both actors became staples of their respective franchises.
Beyond his work with Holland, Bernthal spoke about the experience of working under the direction of Christopher Nolan. He also shared a personal anecdote about playing baseball while in Russia [2].
Bernthal expressed support for Holland's personal life, specifically his relationship with Zendaya. He said that seeing Holland's level of support and affection makes him happy [3].
"The fact that he has that kind of relationship and that kind of support, and that he loves as hard as he does…I'm just so proud of him," Bernthal said [3].
The interview took place at the NBC studio in New York City, where Bernthal used the platform to promote the anticipation surrounding The Odyssey [2].
“Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland helped each other with audition tapes for Spider-Man and The Punisher.”
The reunion of Bernthal and Holland under Christopher Nolan's direction suggests a shift toward prestige cinema for actors heavily associated with comic book adaptations. By highlighting their early mutual support during auditions, Bernthal emphasizes a camaraderie that persists despite the intense competition of the Hollywood studio system.
