Himesh Patel on Quiet Fame and Epic Stories | Entertainment and Celebrity News

0:00On September 1st, he met Patel, the actor currently making ways as Eurilicus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, is surprisingly low-key. Despite being a major player in one of the year's most anticipated films, he walks into our lunch meeting in London without drawing much attention, rocking a casual look. He's not chasing the spotlight, and frankly, he doesn't seem to think he's all that interesting, which is a refreshing take from someone in his position. He actually got the role in The Odyssey, without an audition, a testament to his previous work with Nolan on Tenet. Imagine getting that call, while standing on the street, being told your second billing right after Matt Damon. He even shared a freezing, rainy night-shoot in Iceland with Damon, joking about the conditions. Patel is also vocal about making classic stories like The Odyssey, accessible to everyone, pushing back against the idea that they're only for the... highly educated. He believes these epics belong to all of us, and that means making them relatable.

1:02His own journey, from growing up in a quiet village to starring in major productions like Station 11 and Inola Holmes, is proof that talent can come from anywhere. His parents, who immigrated to Britain from India and Kenya, instilled a strong work ethic in him and his sister. They ran a local news agent and fostered a sense of community, which Patel cherishes. He feels his upbringing in a predominantly white village, gave him a unique perspective on the world, and helped to understand prejudice, often seeing, ignorance, rather than malice. Before hitting the big screen, Patel honed his craft on the long-running soap opera, East Enders. He feels British culture unfairly dismisses soap actors, creating class barriers that limit talent. He argues that we should recognize the skill and dedication of all actors, regardless of their starting point, to truly benefit the industry as a whole. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.