Christopher Nolan’s Epic ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Debuts with Stunning Visuals and Star-Studded Cast

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ is generating immense buzz, much like the legendary Trojan Horse—full of hidden surprises. On Monday night, Nolan unveiled the first trailer for the epic during an appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, where he also discussed the monumental project with the late-night host.

Watch the trailer below:

The Epic Story and Cast of ‘The Odyssey’

According to the official synopsis, ‘The Odyssey’ weaves together themes of fathers and sons, myth, and legacy in Nolan’s latest action-packed epic.

The film marks Nolan’s first project since his Academy Award-winning ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023). It is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem and stars:

• Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca
• Tom Holland as Telemachus, Odysseus’s son
• Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Odysseus’s wife
• Robert Pattinson
• Lupita Nyong’o
• Zendaya
• Charlize Theron
• Jon Bernthal
• Benny Safdie
• Himesh Patel
• Mia Goth
• Elliot Page
• Bill Irwin
• James Remar
• Corey Hawkins
• Samantha Morton
• John Leguizamo

Behind the Scenes: Filming and Production

True to Nolan’s signature style, ‘The Odyssey’ was shot exclusively using Imax film cameras, including a lighter, quieter version designed to reduce post-production looping. (Standard Imax cameras are notoriously loud.)

The production spanned from February to August 2023, with filming locations across Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Scotland, and the Universal backlot water tank.

The film reunites Nolan with several key collaborators:

• Hoyte van Hoytema (cinematographer)
• Andrew Jackson (visual-effects supervisor)
• Jennifer Lame (editor)
• Ludwig Göransson (composer)

Nolan wrote, directed, and produced ‘The Odyssey’, with Emma Thomas producing under their company, Syncopy. Thomas Hayslip served as executive producer.

Historical Adaptations of ‘The Odyssey’

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ has inspired numerous adaptations over the decades, including:

• A 1954 Italian film starring Kirk Douglas as Ulysses
• The 1981 French-Japanese animated series ‘Ulysses 31’
• A 1997 two-part television miniseries produced by Hallmark and Francis Ford Coppola’s American Zoetrope, featuring Armand Assante as Ulysses and mythic creatures from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

Release Date for ‘The Odyssey’

Mark your calendars: ‘The Odyssey’ invades cinemas on July 17.