Universal has shared the first look at The Odyssey.
On X, the studio dropped the first image of Matt Damon as Odysseus in the upcoming Christopher Nolan epic. The first-look image of Damon in costume comes ahead of the start of filming on The Odyssey, which will begin later this month in the United Kingdom and Morocco. Check out the image below.
The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem composed by Homer around the 8th century BCE. The ancient Greek poem is one of the foundational texts of Western literature. It tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will. The tale includes iconic episodes like his encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope.
The Odyssey Cast
Nolan has assembled quite the cast for The Odyssey. Besides Damon, confirmed actors for the movie include Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, Nick E. Tarabay, Jimmy Gonzales, and Maurice Compte.
The Odyssey is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
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