Filming begins for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey at Findlater Castle in Moray
On Monday, the film crew were spotted constructing a fake building for Nolam's newest movie, The Odyssey, which will star his star his long-term friend Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.
The film follows the journey of the ancient Greek king of Ithaca back home to his wife following the Trojan War.
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Tom Holland and Charlize Theron are also linked to the movie, which is Nolan's most expensive of his career, according to reports..
(Image: Peter Jolly)
The villages of Buckie and Cullen, where Findlater Castle is found, will also feature.
Filming for the movie – which is due to be released in cinemas on July 16 next year – started in February in Morocco. It has also taken place in Greece and Sicily.
(Image: Peter Jolly) Visit Aberdeenshire has also warned visitors to avoid Findlater Castle, writing on their website: 'Please note that Findlater Castle is inaccessible between May 27 and July 25 as a result of a private commercial activity ongoing in the immediate vicinity of the site during this time.
'This also includes the closure of the Barnyards of Findlater car park during this period, which is regularly used for visiting the castle.'
A hotel in Cullen has also shared they had been booked for accommodation for between 50 and 60 film staff.
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Scottish Sun
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Film crews descend on Scots castle as they shoot new Hollywood movie with A-list cast
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- The Herald Scotland
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The National
3 hours ago
- The National
Filming begins for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey at Findlater Castle in Moray
On Monday, the film crew were spotted constructing a fake building for Nolam's newest movie, The Odyssey, which will star his star his long-term friend Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. The film follows the journey of the ancient Greek king of Ithaca back home to his wife following the Trojan War. READ MORE: Freedom Flotilla speaks out as Israel 'illegally seizes' Madleen and imprisons MEP Tom Holland and Charlize Theron are also linked to the movie, which is Nolan's most expensive of his career, according to reports.. (Image: Peter Jolly) The villages of Buckie and Cullen, where Findlater Castle is found, will also feature. Filming for the movie – which is due to be released in cinemas on July 16 next year – started in February in Morocco. It has also taken place in Greece and Sicily. (Image: Peter Jolly) Visit Aberdeenshire has also warned visitors to avoid Findlater Castle, writing on their website: 'Please note that Findlater Castle is inaccessible between May 27 and July 25 as a result of a private commercial activity ongoing in the immediate vicinity of the site during this time. 'This also includes the closure of the Barnyards of Findlater car park during this period, which is regularly used for visiting the castle.' A hotel in Cullen has also shared they had been booked for accommodation for between 50 and 60 film staff.
