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The Herald Scotland
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
'The Odyssey' movie: Release date, cast, teaser, what we know so far
Just how Nolan plans to adapt the classic piece of literature is yet to be seen, but Universal Pictures, in a December 2024 post on X, described the film as "a mythic action epic shot across the world," adding it would use "brand new IMAX film technology" to bring Homer's saga to IMAX screens for the first time. The film is touted to be the first movie to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Nolan is writing and producing the film with longtime colleague and life partner Emma Thomas, who won the Best Picture Oscar for "Oppenheimer" alongside Nolan. Thomas has served as producer on Nolan's movies going back to "Following." She and Nolan have been married since 1997 and share four children. A new teaser poster for the film dropped online July 2 with the tagline "Defy the gods." A film by Christopher Nolan. Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. In theaters 7 17 26. #TheOdysseyMovie — odysseymovie (@odysseymovie) July 2, 2025 With the release one year from this Thursday, July 17, here's what we know so far about the film, including release date and cast. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox When will Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' release? "The Odyssey" is scheduled to hit theatres on July 17, 2026, according to Universal Pictures. 'The Odyssey' cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, more As with most Nolan projects, cast details of the "The Odyssey" have been strictly guarded, with only Matt Damon officially announced to play Odysseus, king of Ithaca, in the film. The film would be Damon's third collaboration with Nolan after "Oppenheimer" and "Interstellar." However, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo and Shiloh Fernandez are also expected to be a part of the cast, according to multiple reports, including Variety and Deadline. Holland, in an October 2024 appearance on "Good Morning America" had confirmed his casting in the film, though he stayed away from divulging further details. "All I can say is that I'm incredibly excited," Holland had said on the show. "And, obviously honored, but that's all I can say because, to be honest, that's all I know." The "Spiderman" actor is expected to play Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, as per reports in Variety and the New York Times. In a July 11 interview with GQ, Holland said his experience on "The Odyssey's" set was "amazing." "The job of a lifetime, without a doubt," Holland said. "The best experience I've had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we've ever seen." Holland added he was delighted to have gotten the chance to work and share scenes with Damon and Hathaway, both of whom have been his heroes. "To share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn't have asked for a better job," Holland told the magazine. "And I'm so proud of the work I've done. I came to work every day with a real sense of purpose and a point to prove, and I'm so grateful for Chris to have given me that opportunity." 'The Odyssey' production Filming for the "The Odyssey" is reportedly underway at different locations across the world with Nolan, Damon and other cast members spotted in several countries including Morocco, Scotland and Greece. BBC News reported Damon and Holland were spotted July 14 in Burghead on Scotland's Moray Firth coast. Other filming locations include the island of Favignana off the western coast of Sicily, Italy, as well as sites in the United Kingdom and Morocco, according to Variety. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'The Odyssey' teaser The first look of "The Odyssey" was released exclusively in theaters in July, the New York Times and Variety reported, playing ahead of "Jurassic World Rebirth," which is also produced by Universal Pictures. According to reports, the 70-second trailer opens with shots of the sea and a narration about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War. "Darkness. Zeus' laws smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died," the voice, assumed to be Robert Pattinson's says, according to Variety. "He knew it was an unwinnable war, and then somehow ... somehow, he won it." Viewers then see Holland's Telemachus, who tells Jon Bernthal, whose character details haven't been revealed, that he has "to find out what happened to my father." The teaser then fast forwards to "one year later," where it is revealed Damon's Odysseus is stranded in the ocean, reports said. While footage from the trailer quickly leaked online, appearing on X and TikTok, it was swiftly taken down, the reports said. What is Homer's 'Odyssey' about? "The Odyssey" is a 24-book epic by Homer that tells the arduous 10-year journey story of Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he travels home after the Trojan War, according to Britannica. Odysseus' journey is long and harsh and full of challenges and encounters with the gods, polyphemuses (a type of one-eyed giant in Greek mythology), the Sirens (a half bird and half woman type creature who lured sailors to destruction) and the witch-goddess Circe. Odysseus' journey culminates in a reunion with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus, who battle aggressive suitors looking to grab the throne while he is away. Historians and scholars date "The Odyssey" to the 8th century sometime between 725-675 BC. According to Britannica, the poem was "intended for oral performance" and the first printed Greek version was produced in 1488 in Florence. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
One year from 'The Odyssey': What we know so far about Christopher Nolan's next movie
With the release one year from this Thursday, July 17, here's what we know so far about Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." The journey begins next year. Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey," an adaption of Homer's epic poem, is currently in production with a release date set for summer 2026. Just how Nolan plans to adapt the classic piece of literature is yet to be seen, but Universal Pictures, in a December 2024 post on X, described the film as "a mythic action epic shot across the world," adding it would use "brand new IMAX film technology" to bring Homer's saga to IMAX screens for the first time. The film is touted to be the first movie to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Nolan is writing and producing the film with longtime colleague and life partner Emma Thomas, who won the Best Picture Oscar for 'Oppenheimer' alongside Nolan. Thomas has served as producer on Nolan's movies going back to "Following." She and Nolan have been married since 1997 and share four children. A new teaser poster for the film dropped online July 2 with the tagline "Defy the gods." With the release one year from this Thursday, July 17, here's what we know so far about the film, including release date and cast. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox When will Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' release? "The Odyssey" is scheduled to hit theatres on July 17, 2026, according to Universal Pictures. 'The Odyssey' cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, more As with most Nolan projects, cast details of the "The Odyssey" have been strictly guarded, with only Matt Damon officially announced to play Odysseus, king of Ithaca, in the film. The film would be Damon's third collaboration with Nolan after "Oppenheimer" and "Interstellar." However, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo and Shiloh Fernandez are also expected to be a part of the cast, according to multiple reports, including Variety and Deadline. Holland, in an October 2024 appearance on "Good Morning America" had confirmed his casting in the film, though he stayed away from divulging further details. 'All I can say is that I'm incredibly excited,' Holland had said on the show. 'And, obviously honored, but that's all I can say because, to be honest, that's all I know.' The "Spiderman" actor is expected to play Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, as per reports in Variety and the New York Times. In a July 11 interview with GQ, Holland said his experience on "The Odyssey's" set was "amazing." "The job of a lifetime, without a doubt," Holland said. "The best experience I've had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we've ever seen." Holland added he was delighted to have gotten the chance to work and share scenes with Damon and Hathaway, both of whom have been his heroes. "To share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn't have asked for a better job," Holland told the magazine. "And I'm so proud of the work I've done. I came to work every day with a real sense of purpose and a point to prove, and I'm so grateful for Chris to have given me that opportunity." 'The Odyssey' production Filming for the "The Odyssey" is reportedly underway at different locations across the world with Nolan, Damon and other cast members spotted in several countries including Morocco, Scotland and Greece. BBC News reported Damon and Holland were spotted July 14 in Burghead on Scotland's Moray Firth coast. Other filming locations include the island of Favignana off the western coast of Sicily, Italy, as well as sites in the United Kingdom and Morocco, according to Variety. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 'The Odyssey' teaser The first look of "The Odyssey" was released exclusively in theaters in July, the New York Times and Variety reported, playing ahead of "Jurassic World Rebirth," which is also produced by Universal Pictures. According to reports, the 70-second trailer opens with shots of the sea and a narration about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War. 'Darkness. Zeus' laws smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died,' the voice, assumed to be Robert Pattinson's says, according to Variety. 'He knew it was an unwinnable war, and then somehow … somehow, he won it.' Viewers then see Holland's Telemachus, who tells Jon Bernthal, whose character details haven't been revealed, that he has "to find out what happened to my father." The teaser then fast forwards to "one year later," where it is revealed Damon's Odysseus is stranded in the ocean, reports said. While footage from the trailer quickly leaked online, appearing on X and TikTok, it was swiftly taken down, the reports said. What is Homer's 'Odyssey' about? 'The Odyssey' is a 24-book epic by Homer that tells the arduous 10-year journey story of Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he travels home after the Trojan War, according to Britannica. Odysseus' journey is long and harsh and full of challenges and encounters with the gods, polyphemuses (a type of one-eyed giant in Greek mythology), the Sirens (a half bird and half woman type creature who lured sailors to destruction) and the witch-goddess Circe. Odysseus' journey culminates in a reunion with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus, who battle aggressive suitors looking to grab the throne while he is away. Historians and scholars date 'The Odyssey' to the 8th century sometime between 725–675 BC. According to Britannica, the poem was "intended for oral performance" and the first printed Greek version was produced in 1488 in Florence. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
The National
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Glasgow to host Scotland's biggest open-air film festival
The anticipated summer event returns to the city as the Cults & Classics Film Festival kicks off from July 8 to August 3 at Queen's Park Arena. The month-long celebration of cinema promises 31 screenings, featuring Best Picture Oscar winners, with iconic titles such as The Matrix, The Dark Knight and Grease. Throughout the day families can enjoy Disney and Pixar classics, including Frozen, Wall-E and Cars. Evening screenings will cater to an older audience, with showings ranging from Gladiator to Donnie Darko and The Greatest Showman. Festival-goers can enjoy a fully licenced café and bar, and film-themed snacks at the park, while there will also be live performances from local artists. The Summer Programme 2025, produced by Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, boasts over 90 different events and activities, celebrating music, sports, wellbeing and community, most of which are by donation. Chet Capinker, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC said: 'This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love. We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible.' The Queen's Park Arena's Summer Programme continues to be a growing hit each summer, with this year's festival expected to attract over 45,000 visitors. The full programme and tickets are available from
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Slumdog Millionaire Director Danny Boyle Says, "We Wouldn't Be Able To Make That Now..."
Washington DC: Filmmaker Danny Boyle may have won a Best Picture Oscar for his 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, but the director believes they wouldn't be able to make that film in the present time, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 28 Years Later director reflected on the Oscar-winning film that starred Dev Patel and Freida Pinto. "Yeah, we wouldn't be able to make that now," he said of the film. "And that's how it should be. It's time to reflect on all that. We have to look at the cultural baggage we carry and the mark that we've left on the world," as per the outlet. When asked whether the production itself amounted to a form of colonialism, the director denied that but added, "Well, only in the sense that everything is. At the time, it felt radical. We made the decision that only a handful of us would go to Mumbai. We'd work with a big Indian crew and try to make a film within the culture. But you're still an outsider. It's still a flawed method. That kind of cultural appropriation might be sanctioned at certain times. But at other times it cannot be." Boyle shared that he is "proud of the film" but noted, "You wouldn't even contemplate doing something like that today. It wouldn't even get financed. Even if I was involved, I'd be looking for a young Indian film-maker to shoot it," according to The Hollywood Reporter. At the time, Slumdog Millionaire was a box office hit and went on to earn 10 Oscar nominations and win eight Academy Awards at the 2009 ceremony. Boyle won for best director. On Friday, Boyle returns to theatres with 28 Years Later, a sequel that arrives more than twenty years after he and writer Alex Garland revitalised the zombie genre with 28 Days Later, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Danny Boyle says he would not make 'Slumdog Millionaire' today due to cultural appropriation concerns
Danny Boyle is proud of his Oscar-winning 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, but the filmmaker acknowledged that he cannot make the film in the present climate. Boyle told The Guardian that if he were to make Slumdog Millionaire today, he would use a filmmaker from India for it. He admitted that it is a flawed method to go to India with a native language-speaking cast and crew and make the film, because it would mean an outsider's perspective, which he considers an act of 'cultural appropriation'. Boyle's film tells the story of a kid from Mumbai's ghetto who takes part in a quiz program with millions up for grabs. It stars Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan, among others. Slumdog Millionaire won a Best Picture Oscar, and the film won critical appreciation, especially for its virtuoso filmmaking. However, many in India criticised Boyle for the film's depiction of poverty in the country, with some calling it 'white man's imagined India'. A sequel to the film is in development, with Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman's Bridge7 banner acquiring the rights for it. However, given Boyle's recognition of the film's flaws, he is unlikely to be part of the project as a director. Meanwhile, Boyle's latest film is 28 Years Later, which follows 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. The film stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, and Jack O'Connell, among others.
