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| Directed by | Christopher Nolan |
| Screenplay by | Christopher Nolan |
| Based on | Odyssey by Homer |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Language | English |
The Odyssey is an upcoming epic action adventure film written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. It will follow the journey of Odysseus towards home after the Trojan War. Based on Homer's Ancient Greek epic poem of the same name, the film will dramatize on Odysseus' encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens and Circe and his reunion with his wife, Penelope. It will star Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.
In October 2024, Nolan was revealed to be developing his next film with casting announcements following the next few months. The film was revealed in December 2024 to be an adaptation of Homer's poem. Filming will take place from early 2025.
The Odyssey is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 17, 2026 by Universal Pictures.
Premise
[edit]The film will follow Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife, Penelope.[1]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In October 2024, director Christopher Nolan was revealed to be developing his next film at Universal Pictures, after working with that studio on Oppenheimer (2023). Nolan was once again writing the script and producing the film with his wife Emma Thomas via their production company Syncopy Inc. Matt Damon was in talks to star in the film, after collaborating with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar (2014).[2][3] Unlike Oppenheimer, which Universal acquired in an auction, this film was directly set up at that studio. The Hollywood Reporter debunked speculation that the film would adapt the British spy television series The Prisoner (1967–68), which Nolan previously considered in 2009.[3][4] Later that month, Tom Holland joined the cast, with Damon confirmed to star.[5] In November, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[6][7][8][9] In December, Universal revealed Nolan's new film as The Odyssey based on the ancient Greek poems by Homer.[10][11][12]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography is scheduled to begin in early 2025.[2] The film will be partially shot using new IMAX film technology.[13][14]
Release
[edit]The Odyssey is scheduled to be released in the United States in IMAX on July 17, 2026.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Orlando, Anthony (December 27, 2024). "Casting Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Movie: Who Plays Who?". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (October 8, 2024). "Christopher Nolan Sets Next Movie At Universal In Imax For Summer 2026 With Matt Damon Eyed To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (October 8, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Lands at Universal With Matt Damon in Talks to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Child, Ben (February 12, 2009). "Nolan signs to take Inception from script to screen". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 21, 2024). "Tom Holland to Star in Christopher Nolan's Latest Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 8, 2024). "Anne Hathaway And Zendaya To Star In Christopher Nolan's Next Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 12, 2024). "Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Christopher Nolan's Latest Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 20, 2024). "Robert Pattinson Reteaming With Christopher Nolan for 'Oppenheimer' Filmmaker's Latest Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 25, 2024). "Charlize Theron Latest Addition To A-List Ensemble Of Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Universal Pictures [@UniversalPics] (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's next film '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" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 30, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Lussier, Germain (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is an Adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is An Adaptation Of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' Universal Reveals". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Brightman • •, Brendan (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's next movie is adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey'". NBC New York. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (December 23, 2024). "Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Revealed as 'The Odyssey'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
External links
[edit]- The Odyssey at IMDb
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