Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan has roped in actors John Leguizamo and Benny Safdie for his star-studded project “The Odyssey”.
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The film also features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.
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“The Odyssey” is based on the epic Greek poem by Homer and will be released in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures is the studio behind the film.
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Homer’s “Odyssey” follows Odysseus, who spends years travelling back home from the Trojan War while battling mythical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods in his journey.
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According to entertainment outlet Deadline, the epic poem explores “themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will”.
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“The Odyssey” marks Nolan’s first project after 2023’s โOppenheimerโ, which went on to win seven Oscars earlier this year including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Nolan is writing and producing the project alongside his wife Emma Thomas, under their Syncopy banner.
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Leguizamo is best known for his work in “Carlito’s Way” (1993), “Super Mario Bros” (1993) and “Romeo + Juliet” (1996.) Safdie has been a part of projects like “Licorice Pizza” (2021) and his 2019 film “Uncut Gems”, which he co-directed alongside Josh Safdie. He also featured in Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”.