Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChristopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's Greek epic, is set to be released on 17 July 2026, chronicling Odysseus's arduous journey home from the Trojan War. Nolan revealed that Guillermo del Toro significantly influenced his approach to portraying mythical creatures, teaching him to treat monsters as complex characters rather than mere antagonists, a philosophy applied to creatures like Scylla. The director drew inspiration from Francisco Goya's painting Saturn Devouring His Son for the design of the Cyclops Polyphemus, brought to life through a blend of practical techniques including puppetry, animatronics, robotics, and actor Bill Irwin's physical performance. The Odyssey marks a cinematic milestone as the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX film cameras, following Nolan's collaboration with IMAX to develop lighter, quieter equipment suitable for dialogue-heavy scenes. Early critical reactions from UK press screenings have lauded the film as "staggering," "breathtaking," and "a filmmaking feast," with particular praise for Tom Holland's performance and Samantha Morton's scene-stealing role. In fullChristopher Nolan borrowed one key lesson from Guillermo del Toro for The OdysseyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Christopher Nolan reveals key inspiration for ‘staggering’ adaptation of The Odyssey
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChristopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's Greek epic, is set to be released on 17 July 2026, chronicling Odysseus's arduous journey home from the Trojan War. Nolan revealed that Guillermo del Toro significantly influenced his approach to portraying mythical creatures, teaching him to treat monsters as complex characters rather than mere antagonists, a philosophy applied to creatures like Scylla. The director drew inspiration from Francisco Goya's painting Saturn Devouring His Son for the design of the Cyclops Polyphemus, brought to life through a blend of practical techniques including puppetry, animatronics, robotics, and actor Bill Irwin's physical performance. The Odyssey marks a cinematic milestone as the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX film cameras, following Nolan's collaboration with IMAX to develop lighter, quieter equipment suitable for dialogue-heavy scenes. Early critical reactions from UK press screenings have lauded the film as "staggering," "breathtaking," and "a filmmaking feast," with particular praise for Tom Holland's performance and Samantha Morton's scene-stealing role. In fullChristopher Nolan borrowed one key lesson from Guillermo del Toro for The OdysseyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
