Zendaya's first look on the 'The Odyssey' set features bridal-style costume as filming begins
The Emmy-winning actress, producer, and star of Challengers was photographed laughing with crew members while wearing a sleeveless off-white gown and a braided updo. She was also spotted consulting with costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, who held fabric matching her dress.
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Zendaya is reportedly portraying Athena in Nolan's big-screen adaptation of Homer's epic, though some speculate she could also be playing Calypso or Nausicaä. Her co-star Matt Damon, playing Odysseus, was also seen on set, shirtless on the rocky beach. Tom Holland, Zendaya's fiancé, is also part of the film's cast, playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus.
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The film's production began on February 25 and will span Italy, Greece, Morocco, and the United Kingdom. Universal Pictures has confirmed the film is a 'mythic action epic' and will use cutting-edge IMAX film technology. It's scheduled to release in cinemas on July 17, 2026.
The ensemble cast includes Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Charlize Theron as Circe, and appearances from Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, and more. With a reported budget of $250 million, The Odyssey is expected to be the most expensive film of Nolan's career.
Outside of The Odyssey, Zendaya is also set to star as Ronnie Spector in Be My Baby, directed by Barry Jenkins for A24, and will return as Rue in season 3 of Euphoria on Max.
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