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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Matt Damon arrives in Scotland ahead of The Odyssey filming
The Odyssey - an adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem - boasts an all-star ensemble cast, with Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron starring alongside Matt Damon. Slated for a July 2026 release, Universal Pictures describe it as "a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology", while Jim Orr, the studio's distribution chief, said it will be 'a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would quite likely be proud of.' Principal photography began at Aït Benhaddou in Morocco in February before filming moved to Pelopennese in Greece and the island of Favignana off the coast of Sicily - believed by some scholars to be one of the locations described in Homer's epic poem. Earlier this month, it was revealed that scenes for the film will be shot at Findlater Castle overlooking the Moray Firth in Aberdeenshire. It came after Variety named Scotland among the list of 'announced locations' for the film, while actor Jesse Garcia confirmed in an interview that The Odyssey would be filmed in Scotland - and Ireland. Speaking about the film, Garcia said: "The locations are beautiful. It's been fun to work with all the actors that we're working with, and everyone is putting everything into it. We're literally emptying the tank every day. "It's epic. There's going to be some groundbreaking stuff on screen that's really never been done before. [Nolan] keeps upping the game with everything that he does, and the way it's going to look on screen is just going to be incredible." Back in February, Universal unveiled a first look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in The Odyssey. The side-angle shot showed Damon, who worked with Christopher Nolan in Oppenheimer, clad in military armour. Nolan is no stranger to Scotland, having filmed parts of The Dark Knight Rises in the country. The opening scene, where supervillain Bane hijacks a plane, was filmed over the Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. News of Matt Damon's arrival in Scotland for filming comes after Deadline confirmed that Joel Coen's next film, Jack of Spades, will shoot in Scotland this summer. The movie will star British actor Josh O'Connor - primarily known for his portrayal of Prince Charles in The Crown - in the lead role. Coen is best known of course for his collaborations with his younger brother, Ethan. Among their most acclaimed works are Fargo, True Grit, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men. The film will follow Coen's previous solo release, 2021's The Tragedy Of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Plot details for Jack of Spades remain under wraps, but there are reportedly offers out to two British actresses to star alongside O'Connor. The Herald understands that Coen is already in Glasgow ahead of filming starting. In an interview with The Herald in 2009, Coen, who has visited Skye repeatedly on holiday, hinted of a possible future shoot in Scotland. He said: 'I love Scotland, I visit there a lot for the countryside, the landscape of it. I go up to the Isle of Skye. "Who knows, maybe some day we will do a movie set in Scotland. It will probably have an American character in it though.' In other film news, Deadline also reports that Russell Crowe has joined Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot. The Oscar-winning actor is set to play Cavill's mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original. Earlier this month, director Chad Stahelski confirmed that filming is due to commence by mid-September in London, before production heads to Scotland. READ MORE:
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Joel Coen's new film to shoot in Scotland this summer
Now, with Spider-Man 4, Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey all set to film in Scotland in the not-too-distant future, another major production is also on its way. Deadline has confirmed that Joel Coen's next film, Jack of Spades, will shoot this summer in Scotland, with Josh O'Connor - primarily known for his portrayal of Prince Charles in The Crown - in the lead role. READ MORE: Coen is best known of course for his collaborations with his younger brother, Ethan. Among their most acclaimed works are Fargo, True Grit, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men. The film will follow Coen's previous solo release, 2021's The Tragedy Of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Plot details for Jack of Spades remain under wraps, but there are reportedly offers out to two British actresses to star alongside O'Connor. The Herald understands that Coen is already in Glasgow ahead of filming commencing. Josh O'Connor is set to star in Joel Coen's upcoming film (Image: Jeff Moore/PA) In an interview with The Herald in 2009, Coen, who has visited Skye repeatedly on holiday, hinted of a possible future shoot in Scotland. He said: 'I love Scotland, I visit there a lot for the countryside, the landscape of it. I go up to the Isle of Skye. "Who knows, maybe some day we will do a movie set in Scotland. It will probably have an American character in it though.' In other film news, Deadline also reports that Russell Crowe has joined Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot. The Oscar-winning actor is set to play Cavill's mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original. Earlier this month, director Chad Stahelski confirmed that filming is due to commence by mid-September in London, before production heads to Scotland.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jacksonville Jaguars' free agent addition continues to impress Liam Coen
Following the Jacksonville Jaguars' first OTA practice last Monday, wide receiver Dyami Brown was one of the players who caught the attention of head coach Liam Coen. Now, over a week later and four practices in, Brown continues to impress Coen. Advertisement "He's been great, man," Coen said on Tuesday of Brown. "He's made a lot of plays. He's been really productive throughout this whole camp so far. Showing versatility to maybe do some things that he hadn't put on tape in the past or wasn't asked to do from his skill set standpoint. I thought obviously very productive towards the halfway point of last year, into the playoffs, and then you see that confidence continuing to grow throughout this camp and this offseason." The Jaguars signed Brown to a one-year, $10 million deal during free agency. On paper, his overall production throughout his time in Washington isn't going to leap off the page. His most productive regular season as a pass-catcher came in 2024 when he totaled 308 receiving yards. However, as GM James Gladstone described after the addition, the Jaguars see an ascending player in Brown, who totaled 229 yards during Washington's playoff run last season, and someone who can take another step with the opportunities he can earn in Jacksonville. Brown adds another vertical presence to the Jaguars' offense, which will help free up Brian Thomas Jr. to impact other levels of the field more often. With Brown's speed, he can also get the ball on shorter area throws in space and create chunk plays with his YAC ability. Advertisement "He's been doing a nice job of being able to run vertically but also being the nuanced route runner with some of the daggers and in-cuts and things like that," Coen added. "He's been very locked in this entire time. I've been very impressed with the pro that he is." Of course, the caveat here is that it is still early and the pads aren't on, but Brown is off to a quick start, and that is noteworthy. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jacksonville Jaguars' OTAs: WR Dyami Brown continues to impress
Engadget
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The Blood of Dawnwalker developers share a look at gameplay from the upcoming vampire fantasy RPG
One of the games that really caught my eye during the Xbox Games Showcase at the beginning of June was The Blood of Dawnwalker , a dark fantasy action-RPG from Rebel Wolves, the studio co-founded by Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz . First teased earlier this year , The Blood of Dawnwalker is a single-player open-world game set in a version of 14th-century Europe that's crawling with vampires. The first two trailers gave us a bit of a glimpse at what the gameplay will be like, but the developer has now shared an in-depth look in a 21-minute video. It looks pretty sick — but keep in mind that this footage is from the "pre-beta" game, so there's still a lot of polishing to be done. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. In The Blood of Dawnwalker , "You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Fight for your humanity or embrace the cursed powers to save your family." It's slated to hit PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2026.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liam Coen Reveals Reasons Why Jaguars Drafted Travis Hunter
Liam Coen Reveals Reasons Why Jaguars Drafted Travis Hunter originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Perhaps the biggest move of the 2025 NFL Draft was when the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up from the No. 5 slot to second overall to select cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter out of Colorado. By moving up those three spots, Jacksonville had to give up their first-, second- and fourth-round selections (5th, 36th and 126th overall) and a 2026 first-round pick. Advertisement They didn't make that decision lightly, as head coach Liam Coen outlined what about Hunter pushed them to make the deal during his appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday. "I think about a month prior to the draft, we started having some conversations," said Coen. (General manager) James (Gladstone) came into our office. It was Tony (defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile) and I sitting in here, and he said, 'Hey, what would you guys think if we could go and make this (trade) happen?'" In addition to the No. 2 overall pick used to select Hunter, the Jaguars also received fourth- and sixth-round picks (104th and 200th overall). Advertisement "When you go through the evaluation process of Travis on both sides of the ball, you say, 'Yes, I would take him as a defensive back and I would take him as a receiver,'" Coen continued. "Ultimately, it came down to we want to get a player and be the best player that he can be. He feels he can do some phenomenal things on both sides of the ball, which we appreciate. We want to give him that platform, while also knowing that when your best players are some of your hardest workers and are guys that truly love the game. That love every aspect of it. Eat, breathe and sleep this thing. That's who he is." Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen (left) with first-round pick Travis Hunter (right).© Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Details have been limited, but the Jaguars intend to use Hunter on offense at the start of his career while slowly incorporating more responsibilities on defense over time. Advertisement Coen was named Jacksonville's head coach in January after spending the 2024 NFL season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator. The 39-year-old coach has no prior experience as a head coach. Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, is coming off a phenomenal year with the Colorado Buffaloes. Last season, he caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. Hunter also collected 36 combined tackles, one TFL, four interceptions and 11 passes defended. In addition to the Heisman, the 22-year-old phenom also won the Walter Camp Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Fred Biletnikoff Award, Lott Trophy and Paul Hornung Award. Since Tuesday, Coen, Hunter and the rest of the Jaguars have been participating in mandatory minicamp. Advertisement Related: Colin Cowherd Doesn't Hold Back on Aaron Rodgers Signing With Steelers Related: Vikings Make Announcement About Key Player Return After Long Injury Absence This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
