Christopher Nolan's $250M 'The Odyssey' Retells Homer with Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan is directing a $250 million epic adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. The film portrays the Greek hero as a trickster king, haunted hero, and fallible father. This lavish retelling blends conventional Hollywood spectacle with Nolan's signature narrative complexity. The project marks one of the most expensive independent films ever made, reflecting Nolan's continued ambition after 'Oppenheimer.'
Key facts
- Christopher Nolan directs 'The Odyssey'
- Budget is $250 million
- Matt Damon stars as Odysseus
- Based on Homer's epic poem
- Odysseus portrayed as trickster king, haunted hero, fallible father
- Film described as both crazy and conventional