Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has released its first look, starring Matt Damon as the legendary hero Odysseus. The epic film boasts an ensemble cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo.
According to the film’s official X account, Matt Damon will play Odysseus in Nolan’s adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem. The movie is set to be released on July 17, 2026, with Universal distributing it globally using new IMAX film technology. This marks the first time Homer’s tale is presented on IMAX screens.
Nolan directed and wrote the screenplay for the film, which will also see him serving as a producer alongside his wife Emma Thomas under their Syncopy production banner. The movie will be filmed in Sicily and Italy, with filming set to begin in the spring on the Island of Favignana, believed to be the location where Homer envisioned Odysseus’ landing.
This collaboration between Nolan and Damon marks their third project together, following Oppenheimer and Interstellar. The film is expected to bring a new perspective to this timeless classic, bringing it to life with Nolan’s signature direction and the star-studded cast.
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