London Goes Wild for Nolan Epic
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan premiered his highly anticipated film "The Odyssey" in London’s Leicester Square, featuring a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway.
- Nolan expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and audience, highlighting the film's presentation on 70mm film and referencing the excitement of a recent England World Cup match.
- "The Odyssey," releasing July 17, dramatizes the Greek hero Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, with Matt Damon starring as Odysseus and key roles filled by Holland, Hathaway, Theron, and Pattinson.
- This film marks Nolan’s first project since his 2023 success "Oppenheimer," which won seven Oscars and grossed $971 million, setting high expectations for "The Odyssey" both critically and commercially.
