<p id=”par-1_35″>Christopher Nolan’s new movie <em>The Odyssey</em> stars <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/movie-star-matt-damon-said-rocked-world-inappropriate-breakup.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Matt Damon</a>, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/tom-holland-zendaya-faking-smiles-front-cameras-during-rare-red-carpet-appearance.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Tom Holland, Zendaya</a>, and Robert Pattinson, who have all been hitting the showbiz circuits and red carpets to promote the film. </p>
<p id=”par-2_45″>Zendaya has stood out by <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/zendaya-stuns-dramatic-modern-goddess-look-tom-holland-braces-curveball-question-red-carpet.html/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>serving up some truly stunning looks</a> on the carpet, but according to a PR expert, she won’t come out the biggest star of the film. Here’s who the expert believes will shine the brightest and even generate Oscar buzz. </p>
<p id=”par-3_70″>Kayley Cornelius is a celebrity PR specialist and brand strategist, known for her expertise in media, pop culture, and influencer culture. She specializes in crisis PR, traditional PR, celebrity branding, and brand reputation, advising on reputation management and public perception. Cornelius’ commentary and analysis on celebrity branding, reality TV stars, influencers, and high-profile relationships have been featured in the New York Post, Elle, the Daily Mail, the BBC, and more.</p>
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<p id=”par-4_60″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://www.covers.com/entertainment” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Covers</a>, the PR guru told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Robert Pattinson is back, bigger and better than ever before. Arguably, he is in one of the biggest years of his career yet, and <em>The Odyssey</em> could be the project that takes him from respected Hollywood actor to one of the most commercially valuable stars in the world again.</p>
<p id=”par-5_71″>“Since his <em>Twilight </em>days, Robert has deliberately stepped away from the traditional leading man mould, choosing challenging, critically acclaimed roles that rebuilt his reputation as a serious actor. More recently, he has stepped into the iconic role of <em>Batman</em>, following in the footsteps of the likes of Ben Affleck and Christian Bale, proving he can take on one of cinema’s most recognizable characters while bringing his own edge to the role.”</p>
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<p id=”par-6_66″>Cornelius added, “<em>The Odyssey</em> gives him the perfect opportunity to combine that critical credibility with the kind of global exposure and mainstream attention that made him a household name in the first place. Much like Tom Holland, who has successfully balanced blockbuster appeal with projects that showcase his range, Robert has the potential to become one of the most loved and respected actors of his generation.</p>
<p id=”par-7_70″>“Heading into awards season 2027, we could easily see Rob firmly in the running for an Oscar if his performance in <em>The Odyssey</em>, and further projects this year, connects with critics. A Christopher Nolan epic, a major theatrical release and a career-defining role create the perfect platform for an awards campaign, and this could be the year where Hollywood starts viewing him as one of the industry’s elite leading men.”</p>
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<p id=”par-8_82″>The expert concluded, “This is also the type of moment that will put him back at the centre of pop culture once again. What we’re likely to see next is a huge global media run, major magazine covers in the likes of Vogue and GQ, and partnerships with some of the biggest names in fashion as brands look to align themselves with his renewed stardom. What makes Robert so fascinating is that he has never lost that level of public intrigue. </p>
<p id=”par-9_82″>“There is still a huge appetite for him, and <em>The Odyssey</em> could reignite the same level of obsession we saw during his <em>Twilight</em> era, but this time with the added credibility of an established Hollywood heavyweight. Hollywood is always looking for its next generation of global movie stars, and Robert Pattinson has a rare opportunity to remind audiences why he became one of the most talked-about actors in the world, while proving he can operate at the very top of the industry.”</p>