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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' released on July 17, 2026, with a star-studded cast. The film uses practical effects for giants, features Travis Scott's acting debut, and pushes Nolan to his physical limits. It draws parallels with the Ramayana and has been praised for its visual spectacle.
How it unfolded
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Travis Scott details nervous acting debut
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Giants created without CGI, uses female stunt double
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Matt Damon's stunt double Devyn Dalton featured
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Nolan breaks down Trojan Horse scene
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Nolan says film pushed him to limit, plans break
17 Jul 2026
The Odyssey releases in theatres
What happened earlier
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Full story →Travis Scott recalls 'nervous' acting debut in Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Travis Scott makes his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' after a surprise call from the director.
Scott plays the bard Demodocus and was 'nervous' about the role.
He contributed a song to the film's soundtrack with James Blake.
Earlier · 17 Jul 2026
Full story →Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey parallels Ramayana

Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey is based on Homer's epic poem.
The article lists five similarities between The Odyssey and The Ramayana.
Similarities include the homecoming of the protagonist and the captive wife theme.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Odyssey is the Word of the Week: What is the Greek epic that has inspired Christopher Nolan?

Christopher Nolan's next film is The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's Greek epic poem.
The film stars Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and others.
The story follows the mythological hero Odysseus on his journey home.
The film is one of the biggest releases of the year.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Christopher Nolan says The Odyssey pushed him to his limit, plans at least a 3-year break from directing

Christopher Nolan says The Odyssey pushed him and the crew to their physical limits.
Nolan plans at least a 3-year break from directing after The Odyssey.
The film was the first commercial feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
The Odyssey premiered in theaters on July 17, 2026.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Loved 'The Odyssey'? Here are the best movie adaptations
Christopher Nolan directed 'The Odyssey', a fantasy-action film based on Homer's 3000-year-old poem.
The film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and others.
The story follows Odysseus's 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.
The article lists other book-to-film adaptations that impacted pop culture.