Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan will be taking audiences to Ancient Greece with his latest project.
Universal Pictures announced this week that Nolan will be directing a cinematic adaptation of “The Odyssey,” an ancient Greek epic poem believed to be written by Homer centering on the character Odysseus’ 10-year trek home after the Trojan War.
Along the way, he comes across many entities like vengeful gods, seductive goddesses, and fearsome creatures. All of these hurdles test his resilience and wit, making the story a gripping adventure but also a profound example of the human spirit’s perseverance and loyalty.
Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation is described as “a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” according to the studio’s announcement posted to their X page Monday.
Zendaya, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson along with Oscar-winners Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron are reportedly set to star in the film.
Matt Damon is predicted to play Odysseus, while Zendaya may embody Athena, the goddess of wisdom, adding star power to the mythological tale.
The movie is expected to blend Nolan’s signature storytelling with cutting-edge visuals.
According to Universal’s social media announcement this week, “The Odyssey” will bring Homer’s “foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time” and will open in theaters on July 17, 2026.
