Nolan’s Odyssey: “A Cinematic Masterpiece Homer Would Be Proud Of”

The epic vision of The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan made waves at CinemaCon on Wednesday (April 2), as Universal Pictures took audiences on a journey through the ages to promote the film. Among the bold claims made during the event: that Homer himself “would be proud.”

Jim Orr, Universal’s President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, declared that the film—still currently in production—is shaping up to be “a visionary cinematic masterpiece that Homer himself would likely be proud of,” according to Variety.

Orr also highlighted the “breathtaking all-star cast” assembled by Nolan.

And it’s hard to argue with him. Riding high on the Oscar-winning success of Oppenheimer, Nolan has brought together an impressive ensemble that includes Matt Damon as Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, along with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.

Universal has yet to release any footage from the film.