Christopher Nolan likens Homer to the Marvel of its day
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Updated · Variety · May 5
Christopher Nolan likens Homer to the Marvel of its day
7 articles · Updated · Variety · May 5
On Monday's Late Show, Nolan praised Tom Holland, who plays Telemachus, and said he had watched Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Prompted by Stephen Colbert, Nolan said comic-book culture draws heavily from the Homeric epics and compared Homer to George Lucas, saying ancient audiences wanted gods to walk among them.
The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Holland, Hathaway and Robert Pattinson, is among summer 2026's most anticipated films, with Nolan saying adapting the epic carries huge pressure.
Can Matt Damon overcome skepticism to deliver a compelling Odysseus, or will casting doubts overshadow the film’s epic ambitions?
With 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' both releasing on July 17, 2026, how might Tom Holland’s dual roles influence box office results?
How will Nolan’s decision to portray the gods as natural phenomena reshape audiences’ understanding of Homer’s original myth?
*The Odyssey* Sets New Industry Record with Year-Ahead IMAX 70mm Ticket Sales for Nolan’s Mythic Epic
Overview
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has sparked unprecedented excitement with advance IMAX 70mm tickets selling out a year before its July 2026 release, driven by Nolan's strong reputation, the film's unique use of new IMAX technology, and its epic mythic story. The production broke new ground by filming entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras, requiring innovative equipment and challenging global locations, including controversial sites. Nolan's vision reimagines the ancient tale with 'mythological realism,' blending practical effects and fantasy, supported by a star-studded cast. This event film taps into audiences' desire for immersive, high-quality cinema, marking a major cultural moment and a potential new direction for blockbuster filmmaking.