The funds for Christopher Nolan’s epic drama, The Odyssey, has lastly been revealed forward of its extremely anticipated theatrical debut on July 17, 2026. This comes after the film’s first look footage was only recently launched by Common Photos. Nonetheless, the trailer will not be but out there on-line and may solely be seen in theaters by way of the screenings of Jurassic World Rebirth.
Described as a mythic motion epic, the movie is written and directed by Nolan primarily based on the Greek poet Homer’s traditional poem of the identical title. This undertaking marks the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s newest collaboration with Common Photos following the industrial and significant success of Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer biopic. The movie is produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas.
What’s The Odyssey funds?
In accordance with THR, Common Photos has granted a $250 million funds to The Odyssey, making it Nolan’s most costly movie ever. Following the crucial and industrial success of Oppenheimer, the studio has doubled down on its assist for the acclaimed filmmaker’s imaginative and prescient. That is in step with the earlier report by Puck’s Matthew Belloni, who was the primary to name The Odyssey Nolan’s greatest film final January.
The film shall be led by Matt Damon, who has been enlisted for the main function of Greek hero Odysseus. In Homer’s authentic story, the character is launched because the “king of Ithaca, who heads again house after the Trojan Conflict. Presumed lifeless, Odysseus’ spouse Penelope and son Telemachus take care of numerous suitors who compete for Penelope’s hand in Odysseus’ absence.”
The star-studded ensemble forged additionally contains Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Elliot Web page, Mia Goth, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and extra. In the meanwhile, Nolan and the forged are nonetheless filming throughout Europe, together with Italy, Greece, Scotland, and the UK.
