Greek media reveals all the major characters in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is going to be one legendary ride as an array of big stars have joined the epic film that will center on Homer's classic poem. Led by Matt Damon as the titular character of Odysseus, speculations have surrounded the casting of all the other characters who are a part of the project.

Even though Nolan or Universal Pictures, who are distributing the film, have made no announcements yet, Greek media has given fans a peek into the film's casting.

Matt Damon, as mentioned will be playing the role of Odysseus, who is the King of Ithaca and has not been able to return home because he angered Poseidon. Set photos of Matt have been released earlier where he sports a Greek headgear ad outfit.

Perhaps the second biggest role in the movie is that of Tom Holland, who will be playing the role of Telemachus, Odysseus's son. Telemachus is 20 years old when he sets out to look for his father and later earns the companionship of Athena as well, played by Zendaya. The latter is his protectress as well.

Anne Hathaway is bringing Odysseus's life on screen as she plays the role of Penelope, Odysseus' wife. In the poem she is approached by hundreds of suitors, all of whom she rejects as she waits for Odysseus's return.

Apart from that, Lupita Nyong'o is cast as Clytemnestra while Benny Safdie is all set to be Agamemnon. Charlize Theron is also a part of the cast, having been chosen to play Circe in the epic film.

More details on The Odysseus

The Odysseus is one of Christopher Nolan's biggest works yet and the star-studded cast is only one aspect of the grand project that features iconic technology, breathtaking locations and Nolan's usual magic.

Hoyte van Hoytema is behind the cinematography of the film, who has previously worked with Nolan four times. Morocco was initially the film's lead setting with the party now moving to Sicily and later the United Kingdom. The film is written, directed, and entirely by Nolan, with him also contributing as producer alongside Emma Thomas

Christopher Nolan is also bringing in most of his old superstars for the film, which is described as,

Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘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 and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.