Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is a ‘Masterpiece That Homer Himself Would Likely Be Proud Of,’ Universal Executive Declares
- Christopher Nolan is producing a film titled The Odyssey, which will be released on July 17, 2026, marking the first adaptation of Homer's saga for IMAX screens.
- The film features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, among others, portraying characters from the epic.
- Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution at Universal, praised Nolan's vision, stating the film will be a 'once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece' that Homer would be proud of.
- The film is still in production and has been described as a 'mythic action epic' with a modern twist.
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Universal Exec Says ‘Homer Himself’ Would Be ‘Proud’ Of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Adaptation
While not many details have been released about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming historical drama, “The Odyssey,” the studio behind it is making big promises. Universal Studios’ distribution chief, Jim Orr, gave the film a rave review during an appearance at CinemaCon this week. He called Nolan’s adaptation of the classic tale “a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece ...
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Praised at CinemaCon as “Visionary Take” by Universal Boss
The Universal feature is packed with stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth and more.
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