Why did Christopher Nolan choose Matt Damon as Odysseus in ‘The Odyssey’? Filmmaker explains

Christopher Nolan cast Matt Damon as Odysseus in 'The Odyssey', citing Damon's ability to make audiences emotionally invest in his characters.

Nolan said Damon's roles in 'The Martian' and 'Jason Bourne' reflected the relatable yet extraordinary qualities needed for Odysseus.

Damon previously worked with Nolan on 'Interstellar' (2014) and 'Oppenheimer' (2023).

The film features Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and includes Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.