Cyclops and Evil Robert Pattinson
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Universal has released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey," featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus battling the Cyclops and Robert Pattinson as the villainous Antinous vying for Ithaca's throne.
- The star-studded cast includes Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as Circe, and several other notable actors portraying characters from Homer's epic.
- "The Odyssey" marks Nolan's 13th directorial film, with a screenplay he wrote based on the ancient poem, produced alongside Emma Thomas under Syncopy, and distributed by Universal Pictures.
- The film will be released on July 17, 2025, competing with Disney and Sony's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," and will be the first narrative film shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
- Tickets for 70mm screenings were uniquely released a year in advance as a promotional event, highlighting the film's innovative cinematic approach.
