The expected project Christopher Nolan y Universal Pictureswhich will adapt the epic poem The Odissey Homer, revealed the First official glancewith an image focused on Matt Damon In complete characterization.

The shared look by the official account on X/Twitter, confirms that Damon is assuming the leading role as Odysseus. The image is available at the end of the note.

The Odyssey It will be partially filmed in Sicily, on Favignana Island, Place where according to scholars, served for Odysseus's wandering in Homer's epic. It is believed that this place is where Homer imagined that Odysseus would disembark with his diverse crew to roast goats and stock up on food.

Filming is scheduled to start approximately two months on the island also known as “The Island of Las Cabras”. The island is part of the archipelago of the Egadi Islands, off the northwest coast of Sicily.

The filming will be done using new IMAX technology.

The luxury cast also includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zedaya, Lupita nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal (The Bear), John Leguizamo (The Green Veil), Benny Safdie (Oppenheimer), Himesh Patel (Tenet), Elliot Page (Inception), Bill Irwin (The Dropout), Samantha Morton (The Serpent Queen), Jesse Garcia (Flamin’ Hot), y Will Yun Lee (The Good Doctor).

Homer's former Greek poem, composed around the thirteenth century, tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his dangerous trip back home after the Trojan War, exploring songs of heroism, loyalty, cunning and fighting Against the divine will. The story includes iconic episodes such as his encounters with the Cyclope Polyphemus, the Sirens and the goddess Bruja Circe, who culminate with his reunion with his wife, Penelope.

The Oddisey It was previously adapted in the Italian film Ulysses by director Mario Camerini and the protagonist Kirk Douglas. In 1997, Andrei Konchalovsky adapted it in Miniseries format with Armand Assante in the main role. The most recent adaptation is the newly released film in cinemas The Return by Uberto Pasolini, with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in leading roles.

The release of the film will include IMAX format. IMAX CEO, Richard Gelfond, told Variety that the filmmaker will experience with “New IMAX technology,” and “Team never used before.”

Nolan wrote the script and direct the feature film that will be distributed by Universal Pictures, as happened with the acclaimed Oppenheimer.

Nolan will produce with his associate and wife, Emma Thomasfor the production company of both, Syncopy.

Universal set its premiere In cinemas for July 17, 2026.

First look:

Source: https://cine3.com/primer-vistazo-matt-damon-odiseo-the-odyssey-christopher-nolan/



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