Film Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY | July 17th, 2026

[Mike Smalling]

Makes sense for Nolan to make this film. All of his good films sort of follow this Odysseus storyline. Focus on this one person's hero journey. I am sceptical of Damon playing Odysseus but Nolan has worked with him and seen something in him so who am I to judge. If he turns out OK it won't ruin anything for me just like a great performance from an actor won't make a boring movie good. I care more about the story and entertainment than individual performances.

It’s weird casting at first glance, but Nolan has certainly surprised us before. Has he had an underwhelming lead actor performance before?

 

[Snow]

It’s weird casting at first glance, but Nolan has certainly surprised us before. Has he had an underwhelming lead actor performance before?

He was pretty wooden in Team America but that wasn't a lead role.

 

[Mike Smalling]

He was pretty wooden in Team America but that wasn't a lead role.

I meant if Nolan's movies had had a bad lead acting performance.

Damon I imagine have had plenty of underwhelming movies. He was amazing in Team America though.

 

[Iker Quesadillas]

I meant if Nolan's movies had had a bad lead acting performance.

John David Washington was not particularly good in Tenet.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

John David Washington was not particularly good in Tenet.

John David Washington doesn't seem particularly good in anything to be fair.

 

[Mike Smalling]

John David Washington was not particularly good in Tenet.

Yeah, I'd actually forgotten about him. He was kind of wooden.

Also, Guy Pearce apparently thinks he was shit in Memento, so I guess that counts too.

 

[Ahmer Baig]

Charlize Theron is the latest to join the cast. Quite the ensemble.

Is it true she is playing Greek goddess Athena?

 

[Salt Bailly]

Is it true she is playing Greek goddess Athena?

No idea but that would make sense.

 

[Mike Smalling]

Is it true she is playing Greek goddess Athena?

I heard she will play the Cyclops.

 

[Andy_Cole]

He was pretty wooden in Team America but that wasn't a lead role.

Probably his most convincing role.

 

[RedSky]

Probably his most convincing role.

Always like him in Jason Bourne but tbf he doesn't really say much in those films.

 

[Sweet Square]

Damon is brilliant in the Talented Mr Ripley. Also pretty good in Gerry, The Martian and The Last Duel.

 

[FrankDrebin]

I have little issue with Damon as a actor. I think he's either very good or competent , with the latter competent performances usually in supporting roles.

I still think the bigger question here, regarding casting, is Tom Holland.

 

[Ahmer Baig]

Christopher Nolan has started creating city of Troy.

 

[Salt Bailly]

Confirmation of some roles:

Matt Damon as Odysseus
Tom Holland as Telemachus
Zendaya as Athena
Charlize Theron as Circe
Anne Hathaway as Penelope
Benny Safdie as Agamemnon
Lupita Nyong'o as Clytemnestra