Universal Pictures The marketing campaign of the very expected project started Christopher Nolan, The Odisseywhich adapts Homer's epic poem.
The study shared The first official posterwhich is accompanied by the slogan “Defy the Gods” (challenge the gods).
Nolan is the screenwriter and director of the feature film.
The poster is available at the end of the note.
Meanwhile we remind you that the project has a luxury cast that includes Matt Damon assuming the leading role as Odysseus, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zedaya, Lupita nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal (The Bear), Mia Goth (MaXXXine), 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), Will Yun Lee (The Good Doctor), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun), y Corey Hawkins (The Piano Lesson).
Filming is being carried out in Morocco and Sicily, specifically on Favignana Island, where according to scholars, it served for Odysseus's wandering in Homer's epic. It is believed to be the place where Homer imagined that Odysseus would disembark with his diverse tribulation to roast goats and stock up on food. The island, also known as “The Island of Las Cabras” is part of the archipelago of the Egadi Islands, off the northwest coast of Sicily.
The filming of The Odyssey It is done using new technology IMAX.
IMAX CEO, Richard Gelfond, previously told Variety that the filmmaker will experience with “New IMAX technology,” and “Never used team.”
Homer's old Greek poem, composed around the thirteenth century ac, The story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his dangerous trip back home after the Trojan Warexploring issues of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the fight against 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.
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. It will include IMAX Salas.
Official poster:
Source: https://cine3.com/primer-poster-oficial-de-the-odyssey-de-christopher-nolan/
