Jul 16, 2026 4:30pm PT
‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: All the Heroes, Gods and Characters in Christopher Nolan’s Greek Epic
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic “The Odyssey” is, well, epic.
Releasing in theaters July 17, Nolan’s latest film reimagines the famous Greek tale of Odysseus, starring Matt Damon as the king of Ithaca.
After teaching the Trojans that maybe you should look a giant, wooden gift horse in the mouth, Odysseus and his soldiers must embark on a long, treacherous journey (i.e., an odyssey) to get back home. The harrowing trip back to Ithaca is fraught with storms, monsters and plenty of twists as Odysseus is plagued by memories of the Trojan War and visions of the goddess Athena (played by Zendaya).
