With filming for The Odyssey now well under way, it is clear that one way director Christopher Nolan is hoping to impress audiences is with its all star cast.
As Odysseus, Matt Damon will lead the huge ensemble cast which Nolan has assembled to bring the Greek epic to life.
The American actor, who has worked with the director twice before, will be joined by stars including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya and many, many more.
Considering Nolan’s penchant for recruiting those he has previously worked with, several cast members have appeared in his earlier films such as Elliot Page and Robert Pattinson, as well as Josh Stewart whose role in The Odyssey marks his fourth time working with the director.
Set for release next year, the fantasy film adapts Homer’s epic poem which follows the tumultuous journey of Greek champion Odysseus as he returns home after the Trojan War. It is Nolan’s first film since the release of Oppenheimer, which won Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards, and reportedly his most expensive yet.
Filming began earlier this year, with crews spotted at Findlater Castle in Moray earlier this month. The castle, which is located along the Moray Firth, will be closed to the public until July 25.
Without further ado, here is The Odyssey cast in full – including who they are rumoured to play.
5. Lupita Nyong'o
Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong'o – best known for roles in films such as Black Panther, Us and A Quiet Place: Day One – has been cast in Nolan’s upcoming epic, and is rumoured to play the role of Clytemnestra though some suggest instead that she will play Circe. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Benny Safdie
His second time acting in a Christopher Nolan project – following his role in Oppenheimer – Benny Safdie is rumoured to play Agamemnon. However, as well as being an actor, alongside his brother Safdie is an acclaimed filmmaker in his own right having directed films such as Uncut Gems and Good Time, which was led by his The Odyssey co-star, Robert Pattinson. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson’s role in The Odyssey, will see the English actor reunite with Nolan for the first time since 2020 film Tenet. Pattinson will also work alongside previous co-stars including Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, Zendaya and Tom Holland for the Greek epic. | Getty Images
8. Charlize Theron
Marking her first Nolan project, Charlize Theron will also appear in The Odyssey. Ahead of the film’s release next year, the actress will reprise her role as Andromache of Scythia in The Old Guard 2. | Getty Images for Netflix