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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cristopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' wraps after six-month global shoot across various countries
Christopher Nolan has wrapped production on 'The Odyssey' , a massive retelling of the famous epic poem by Homer. This was confirmed by supervising art director Samantha Englender, who gave an update on the film through Instagram including behind-the-scenes content. Matt Damon leads the film The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus the King of Ithaca on a dangerous voyage home following the Trojan War. The movie was filmed in 70mm IMAX across seven countries, and it will see Christopher Nolan return to mythic storytelling, from his Syncopy production company, working with Emma Thomas who has been a long-time partner on his films. From Gods to warriors, the film features a powerhouse cast led by Matt Damon and Zendaya Joining Matt Damon in the role of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, is Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as the loyal Penelope, Zendaya as the goddess Athena, Lupita Nyong'o as the nymph Calypso, Robert Pattinson as the messenger god Hermes, and Charlize Theron as the sorceress Circe. The huge cast of supporting roles also includes Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Bill Irwin, Rafi Gavron, and Shiloh Fernandez to complete one of Nolan's largest and most award-winning cast of talent. 'The Odyssey' wraps global shoot across eight countries Production on 'The Odyssey' began in February and spanned a sweeping array of locations—including Italy, Morocco, Malta, Greece, Iceland, Scotland, Western Sahara, and Los Angeles. The film marks Christopher Nolan's return to mythic storytelling and reunites him with longtime collaborators Hoyte van Hoytema, who handles cinematography, and composer Ludwig Göransson, following their work on 'Tenet' and 'Oppenheimer. ' With a reported budget of 250 million dollars, 'The Odyssey' stands as one of Nolan's most expensive directorial ventures to date. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026, distributed by Universal Pictures.
Pink Villa
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Wraps Filming, Here's When Matt Damon Starrer Will Hit Theaters
It's a wrap for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The Matt Damon starrer, since its announcement, has been highly anticipated by the fans, who are waiting for the film to hit the big screens. The news that the cast had concluded the filming process was announced by the art director, Samantha Englender. She took to her Instagram stories to share a picture from the sets, writing, 'That's a wrap.' The movie, which Nolan has produced alongside his wife, Emma Thompson, has been shot on 70 mm Imax cameras, under their Syncopy banner. What is The Odyssey about, and when will it release? The Odyssey will be based on the epic poem Odyssey, penned by Homer. The movie stars Matt Damon in the lead, who plays the character of King Odysseus, the ruler of Ithaca. The story will revolve around the king, who takes his journey back home after the Trojan War. As for the cast of the film, Damon is joined by Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Rafi Gavron, and Shiloh Fernandez. Previously, the teaser trailer of the film was leaked online, giving the fans a glimpse of Holland, who plays Odysseus' son, Telemachus. It also revealed Bernthal's look from the film; however, his character details are still kept under wraps. For the shoot locations, the cast filmed the scenes at locations such as Italy, Morocco, Malta, Greece, Iceland, Scotland, Western Sahara, and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, as per the media reports, the Christopher Nolan directorial is made on a USD 250 million budget, causing it to be one of the costliest films by the filmmaker. The Odyssey is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
IMAX tickets on sale in Regina for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, a full year before release
Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, is set to release on July 17, 2026. (Source: Instagram/syncopyofficial) Those hoping to see Christopher Nolan's latest feature in full IMAX glory now have the opportunity to claim their tickets – a full year before it hits theatres. The Odyssey, Nolan's mythical epic based on Homer's saga of the same name, will premiere in theatres on July 17, 2026. Shot entirely on IMAX, the film will premiere in select theatres capable of showing 70mm IMAX film. Regina's Kramer IMAX Theatre is currently one of only six IMAX theatres in Canada listed for the premiere. The Odyssey is Nolan's 13th feature film and his first project since winning best picture and best director for 2023's Oppenheimer. Homer's Odyssey follows the Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he returns home after the decade-long Trojan War. The Odyssey, along with Homer's the Iliad, are generally regarded as some of the most significant works in western culture. Tickets and more information can be found here.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's a dream team": John Leguizamo on working with Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Actor recalled shooting for the upcoming epic action fantasy film, 'The Odyssey', written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, reported People. An adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem "Odyssey" attributed to Homer, the film is produced by Nolan's production company, Syncopy, and distributed by Universal Pictures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. The ensemble cast also features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Leguizamo, , Himesh Patel, , and Corey Hawkins. Not revealing much about his character, Leguizamo reveals he shot in Morocco and Sicily, Italy. "It's a dream team," said Leguizamo of his primary costars in 'The Odyssey', Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland. The first teaser 'The Odyssey' premiered in theaters in July, playing ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth. The trailer opens with shots of the sea and a voiceover about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War, beginning with Leguizamo's voice. Recently, in a conversation, Leguizamo raved about working closely with Nolan, saying that while the Oscar-winning director is "protective" of the movie's details, that is "understandably" so, reported People. "It was like being with a visionary -- like what I imagine it must have been like to work with Stanley Kubrick," he said. "Somebody creating worlds, and who thinks in a different way than the rest of us." Praising the "amazing" script, he added, "We were in amazing locations. It's seven countries. They're in Morocco, Greece, Sicily, back to L.A., and [Nolan is] bringing work back to L.A. and to America, which is incredible." "A huge American cast. It's diverse -- oh my God, I just love this project," said Leguizamo, reported People. 'The Odyssey' is in theatres July 17, 2026.
Khaleej Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Charlize Theron is 'intimdated' by Christopher Nolan's new movie
Actoe Charlize Theron opened up about her shoot schedule for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, revealing a tidbit about how the production is intimidating her. The renowned actor said that she will be leaving for the movie's shoot in a couple of weeks, Variety reported, and will be the last one to join the ensemble cast on the sets. "I will be the new kid on the block. Everybody will know what they are doing and not me," Theron said. The Odyssey follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers. Nolan penned the script and serves as director and producer. His wife, Emma Thomas, will also produce under the pair's Syncopy banner. Matt Damon will play the lead role in the film. Damon appears alongside Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo. Damon was previously spotted on the film's set on March 25, when he filmed scenes shirtless and showed off his impressive abs on set in Favignana, Italy. His co-star, Zendaya, was also seen in costume and on location that day as the pair filmed scenes for the movie, based on the Ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. Holland, 28, was photographed on the movie's set on March 26. He wore a full chest plate and metal armour over his body as he and other crew members stood near what appeared to be an antiquity-style Greek trireme sitting in the water. Holland's appearance on the movie's set came one day after Damon and Zendaya were last photographed filming on location, according to People.
