'The Odyssey' Has a Star-Studded Cast: Everything to Know About the Film

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of 2026.

The film is adapted from Homer’s Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic about Odysseus returning home following the Trojan War.

John Leguizamo, who was cast in the film, said that despite the hype and budget surrounding the production, Nolan has preferred to run things in his own unassuming way.

“He’s got a crazy budget, it’s not small, but he runs [it] like an indie film because he’s not doing it by committee, he’s not doing it by what the studio says,” Leguizamo revealed during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe in March 2025.

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Who Is in the Cast of ‘The Odyssey’?

The cast of The Odyssey boasts several A-list actors, including Matt Damon, who will be portraying Odysseus. Tom Holland was cast as Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Jon Bernthal also confirmed his casting, detailing what it was like to work with Nolan.

“You jump at an opportunity to work with somebody like that,” Bernthal said while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in April 2025. “Even if he does give you a haircut like the one I’m rocking right now with this full beard … I’m like fully being made fun of every day at my home.”

In addition to Leguizamo, other stars who joined the cast in unconfirmed roles include Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth and Samantha Morton. Initially, Cosmo Jarvis was set to appear in the film, but was replaced by Logan Marshall-Green, per Deadline.

Charlize Theron also revealed that she was cast in the film, teasing what fans could expect from her role.

“I feel like I’m going to be the new kid on the block. I know it’s epic from reading the script, but for myself, I’m only there for two weeks, I think,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in July 2025.

Filming for ‘The Odyssey’ Has Begun

The Odyssey began filming in early 2025. Filming locations include Morocco, Italy and Greece, per IMDb.

Photos from the set of the film were captured in March 2025, showing Damon with his six-pack abs on full display as he sported a long gray beard. Zendaya was also seen smiling on set while wearing a beige-colored gown in pictures.

When Will ‘The Odyssey’ Be Released?

The Odyssey will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026.

In addition to confirming the premiere date, the film’s official Instagram page revealed a photo of Damon dressed as Odysseus in a headpiece and armor amid filming.

“Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026,” the caption of the post said.