‘The Odyssey’ Fans Recognize John Leguizamo’s Prophet From Another Role
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest cinematic events, but viewers have found another intriguing aspect to discuss. John Leguizamo’s portrayal of Eumaeus has captured the attention of many, with fans realizing they recognize the actor from a completely different role.
In ‘The Odyssey’, the 66-year-old actor plays Eumaeus, a blind man who remains loyal to Odysseus’ family during the legendary king’s absence from Ithaca. Leguizamo delivers a powerful and emotional performance, yet some audience members find it hard to dissociate him from one of his most iconic characters.
That character is Sid the sloth from the ‘Ice Age’ franchise.
One viewer humorously remarked on social media, “’The Odyssey’ was fking amazing yes but there was one scene where John Leguizamo yelled something and all I heard was Sid from ‘Ice Age’ and I had to stop myself from laughing hard as fk in the theater.”
Another fan expressed their surprise, writing, “John Leguizamo is Sid the sloth?? My life just changed.”
This reaction is quite understandable. Leguizamo has voiced Sid throughout the ‘Ice Age’ series, giving the animated character his distinct voice. Witnessing him in a grand Christopher Nolan film is a markedly different experience.
‘The Odyssey’ features Matt Damon as Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, chronicling his arduous journey home after the Trojan War. His voyage spans around 10 years and encounters legendary creatures and figures, including the Cyclops, Circe, Calypso, and the Laestrygonians.
Anne Hathaway stars as Penelope, Odysseus’ wife, while Tom Holland plays their son, Telemachus. Leguizamo’s Eumaeus is integral to the narrative unfolding in Ithaca as Odysseus strives to reunite with his family.
The film has also provided Leguizamo with a unique experience behind the scenes. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he shared that the eye effects for his character left him unable to see properly for much of the day.
“Not being able to see for 12 to 14 hours a day, like I couldn’t see my phone, I couldn’t read, I couldn’t call,” Leguizamo explained.
He noted that the situation became so challenging that he required assistance navigating the set.
“I had to be taken to the bathroom, I had to be brought back. I had to be taken to eat.”
Leguizamo also mentioned that this experience left him alone with his thoughts for extended periods.
“When I was alone, I just had to be inside my head because that’s all I had. Too much time with my own thoughts. It’s a dangerous thing.”
Meanwhile, ‘The Odyssey’ is already making waves at the box office, reportedly earning close to $350 million worldwide in its opening week, positioning it well on its way to potentially reaching the billion-dollar milestone.
The film runs for 173 minutes and was filmed across stunning locations in Greece, Morocco, Sicily, Iceland, and Scotland. Nolan utilized large-format cameras, allowing audiences to experience it in various formats, including IMAX 70mm.
For fans, one of the most delightful surprises may simply be witnessing Sid the sloth alongside Matt Damon and Tom Holland in Nolan’s grand new epic.
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