Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already shaping as much as be some of the anticipated movies of 2026.
The movie is customized from Homer’s Odyssey, an historical Greek epic about Odysseus returning dwelling following the Trojan Battle.
John Leguizamo, who was forged within the movie, stated that regardless of the hype and finances surrounding the manufacturing, Nolan has most popular to run issues in his personal unassuming approach.
“He’s acquired a loopy finances, it’s not small, however he runs [it] like an indie movie as a result of he’s not doing it by committee, he’s not doing it by what the studio says,” Leguizamo revealed throughout an look on MSNBC’s Morning Joe in March 2025.
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Who Is within the Forged of ‘The Odyssey’?
The forged of The Odyssey boasts a number of A-list actors, together with Matt Damon, who will probably be portraying Odysseus. Tom Holland was forged as Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Jon Bernthal additionally confirmed his casting, detailing what it was wish to work with Nolan.
“You bounce at a chance to work with someone like that,” Bernthal stated whereas showing on Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! in April 2025. “Even when he does offer you a haircut just like the one I’m rocking proper now with this full beard … I’m like totally being made enjoyable of every single day at my dwelling.”
Along with Leguizamo, different stars who joined the forged in unconfirmed roles embrace Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Web page, Benny Safdie, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth and Samantha Morton. Initially, Cosmo Jarvis was set to seem within the movie, however was changed by Logan Marshall-Inexperienced, per Deadline.
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Charlize Theron additionally revealed that she was forged within the movie, teasing what followers may count on from her position.
“I really feel like I’m going to be the brand new child on the block. I do know it’s epic from studying the script, however for myself, I’m solely there for 2 weeks, I feel,” she informed The Hollywood Reporter in July 2025.
Filming for ‘The Odyssey’ Has Begun
The Odyssey started filming in early 2025. Filming areas embrace Morocco, Italy and Greece, per IMDb.
Photographs from the set of the movie had been captured in March 2025, exhibiting Damon together with his six-pack abs on full show as he sported an extended grey beard. Zendaya was additionally seen smiling on set whereas sporting a beige-colored robe in photos.
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When Will ‘The Odyssey’ Be Launched?
The Odyssey will probably be launched in theaters on July 17, 2026.
Along with confirming the premiere date, the movie’s official Instagram web page revealed a photograph of Damon dressed as Odysseus in a headpiece and armor amid filming.
“Matt Damon is Odysseus. A movie by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026,” the caption of the post stated.