Nolan's The Odyssey trailer drops epic, star-studded voyage
Nolan's The Odyssey trailer drops epic, star-studded voyage
Universal unveils a stunning trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with Damon as Odysseus, Hathaway as Penelope, and Holland as Telemachus in an IMAX epic.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is moving from page to screen, with a new full-length trailer that promises a mythic voyage unlike any other. The director's first film since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, The Odyssey reimagines Homer's epic with a star-studded cast and Nolan's signature scale, shot entirely on IMAX cameras.
Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, who is heading home from the Trojan War to rescue his wife Penelope. Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, Tom Holland is Telemachus, and Robert Pattinson portrays the cruel antagonist Antinous. Charlize Theron appears as the alluring nymph Calypso, while John Leguizamo offers a glimpse as Eumaeus and Jon Bernthal stars as Menelaus, the King of Sparta. Benny Safdie rounds out the supporting lineup as Agamemnon.
The trailer, released by Universal Studios, drops fans right into Odysseus's perilous journey, with glimpses of the cyclops Polyphemus and scenes of storm-tossed seas, towering cities, and ancient feasts. It's billed as Nolan's biggest-budgeted film to date, with a reported budget around $250 million (£185 million), and marks his biggest push since Oppenheimer dominated awards season. Filmed entirely on IMAX cameras, the epic promises a blend of mythic myth and modern blockbuster spectacle as Odysseus faces temptations, battles, and revelations on the long road home to Ithaca and Penelope.
Set for a summer release, The Odyssey aims to fuse the timeless pull of Homer with Nolan's knack for intricate, large-scale storytelling. Fans are already buzzing about Damon's portrayal of the cunning hero, Hathaway's poised Penelope, and Holland's hopeful Telemachus, while critics watch to see how the director translates centuries-old myth into contemporary cinema.
