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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
IMAX tickets on sale in Regina for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, a full year before release
Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, is set to release on July 17, 2026. (Source: Instagram/syncopyofficial) Those hoping to see Christopher Nolan's latest feature in full IMAX glory now have the opportunity to claim their tickets – a full year before it hits theatres. The Odyssey, Nolan's mythical epic based on Homer's saga of the same name, will premiere in theatres on July 17, 2026. Shot entirely on IMAX, the film will premiere in select theatres capable of showing 70mm IMAX film. Regina's Kramer IMAX Theatre is currently one of only six IMAX theatres in Canada listed for the premiere. The Odyssey is Nolan's 13th feature film and his first project since winning best picture and best director for 2023's Oppenheimer. Homer's Odyssey follows the Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he returns home after the decade-long Trojan War. The Odyssey, along with Homer's the Iliad, are generally regarded as some of the most significant works in western culture. Tickets and more information can be found here.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's a dream team": John Leguizamo on working with Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Actor recalled shooting for the upcoming epic action fantasy film, 'The Odyssey', written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, reported People. An adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem "Odyssey" attributed to Homer, the film is produced by Nolan's production company, Syncopy, and distributed by Universal Pictures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca. The ensemble cast also features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Leguizamo, , Himesh Patel, , and Corey Hawkins. Not revealing much about his character, Leguizamo reveals he shot in Morocco and Sicily, Italy. "It's a dream team," said Leguizamo of his primary costars in 'The Odyssey', Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland. The first teaser 'The Odyssey' premiered in theaters in July, playing ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth. The trailer opens with shots of the sea and a voiceover about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War, beginning with Leguizamo's voice. Recently, in a conversation, Leguizamo raved about working closely with Nolan, saying that while the Oscar-winning director is "protective" of the movie's details, that is "understandably" so, reported People. "It was like being with a visionary -- like what I imagine it must have been like to work with Stanley Kubrick," he said. "Somebody creating worlds, and who thinks in a different way than the rest of us." Praising the "amazing" script, he added, "We were in amazing locations. It's seven countries. They're in Morocco, Greece, Sicily, back to L.A., and [Nolan is] bringing work back to L.A. and to America, which is incredible." "A huge American cast. It's diverse -- oh my God, I just love this project," said Leguizamo, reported People. 'The Odyssey' is in theatres July 17, 2026.
Khaleej Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Charlize Theron is 'intimdated' by Christopher Nolan's new movie
Actoe Charlize Theron opened up about her shoot schedule for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, revealing a tidbit about how the production is intimidating her. The renowned actor said that she will be leaving for the movie's shoot in a couple of weeks, Variety reported, and will be the last one to join the ensemble cast on the sets. "I will be the new kid on the block. Everybody will know what they are doing and not me," Theron said. The Odyssey follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers. Nolan penned the script and serves as director and producer. His wife, Emma Thomas, will also produce under the pair's Syncopy banner. Matt Damon will play the lead role in the film. Damon appears alongside Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo. Damon was previously spotted on the film's set on March 25, when he filmed scenes shirtless and showed off his impressive abs on set in Favignana, Italy. His co-star, Zendaya, was also seen in costume and on location that day as the pair filmed scenes for the movie, based on the Ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. Holland, 28, was photographed on the movie's set on March 26. He wore a full chest plate and metal armour over his body as he and other crew members stood near what appeared to be an antiquity-style Greek trireme sitting in the water. Holland's appearance on the movie's set came one day after Damon and Zendaya were last photographed filming on location, according to People.
See - Sada Elbalad
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" First Look Photo Unveiled
Universal has unveiled the first look at Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated movie 'The Odyssey.' The photo was revealed Monday morning through the film's official X account and featured Matt Damon playing Odysseus in the epic feature. He will appear alongside an expansive cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. The post included a photo of him in character and read, 'Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026.' 'The Odyssey' follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers. Universal, a long-time Nolan collaborator and the film's distributor, said in December that 'The Odyssey' is a 'mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology. The film brings Homer's foundational saga to Imax film screens for the first time.' Nolan penned the script and serves as director and producer. His wife, Emma Thomas, will also produce under the pair's Syncopy banner. Last month, it was reported that 'The Odyssey' will be partially filmed in Sicily, the setting of Odysseus' wanderings in the original text. Production, which is set to begin in the spring, will start on the Island of Favignana, colloquially known as 'goat island.' It is believed to have been where Homer imagined Odysseus would land with his crew. 'The Odyssey' marks the third collaboration between Nolan and Damon. 'The Departed' star had a supporting turn as Leslie Groves in the seven-time Oscar winner 'Oppenheimer' and played a small role in Nolan's sci-fi epic 'Interstellar.'
See - Sada Elbalad
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Mia Goth Joins Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey"
Yara Sameh Scream queen Mia Goth has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey'. She will appear alongside a growing cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. 'The Odyssey' follows the Greek hero Odysseus on his world-spanning journey home after the Trojan War. The story was originally written by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by contemporary readers. Universal, the film's distributor, said in December that the film is a 'mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer's foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time.' The movie is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. Nolan will write and produce as well as direct. His wife, Emma Thomas, also serves as producer under the pair's Syncopy banner. 'The Odyssey' will be partially filmed in Sicily, which was a location for Odysseus' wanderings in the original story. Production, which is expected to begin in Spring, will commence on the Island of Favignana, also known as 'goat island.' It is said to have been where Homer imagined Odysseus would land with his crew. Goth will next lead the cast of Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein.' Other credits for Goth, best known for her work in the horror genre, include 'A Cure for Wellness,' Luca Guadagnino's 'Suspiria,' 'Infinity Pool' and Ti West's 'X' trilogy of films, which includes 'MaXXXine,' 'Pearl' and the original 'X.'
