Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Movie News: Christopher Nolan Tackles The Odyssey (Casting, etc)

How do you follow up a massive success like Oppenheimer? Well, if you're Christopher Nolan, with some Greek mythology.


For his next project, the infamous director will helm, The Odyssey for Universal. The official blurb reads as ....

 The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

Not only that but for the last few weeks, the main cast has been revealed for this upcoming epic.


Joining the cast of The Odyssey are as follows - Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Parkinson and Charlize Theron. Their specific roles have yet to be revealed.

So far, it's a mix of people who've previously worked with Nolan and newcomers into his world. Overall, it's a really talented bunch of actors with more undoubtedly to be revealed over the coming weeks and months as production will begin in early 2025 for that lucrative summer 2026 release. 

I really wasn't expecting this type of movie to be Christopher Nolan's next project but it's genuinely exciting stuff and I can't wait to see who else will sign up for this movie. More of his alumni or other talented actors who haven't worked with him before? Likely a combination of both.

The Odyssey will be in theatres from July 17th 2026.

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