Look: 'Odyssey' photo introduces Matt Damon as Odysseus
- Universal has revealed the first look of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus in a soldier's uniform.
- The Odyssey is set for release in theaters on July 17, 2026, and is adapted from Homer's epic poem about Odysseus's return home from the Trojan War.
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reportedly has a budget of $250 million and will utilize new IMAX film technology during production.
- Damon is part of an A-list cast, with Tom Holland rumored to play Telemachus, but only his role has been officially announced.
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See Matt Damon as Odysseus in 1st look at Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Bruce Glikas/WireImage A first look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming star-studded film The Odyssey has been released. The image of Damon as Odysseus, the hero and main character of the Greek classic the Odyssey, was posted on Monday by Universal Pictures and the movie’s Instagram account. “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026,” the caption of the post read. Th…
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