Christopher Nolan is undeniably at the peak of his filmmaking powers. He's a guy who can get anything greenlit that he needs and wants.And now, just two years after his almost billion-dollar box-office hit Oppenheimer, he’s already plunged headfirst into his next obsession, Homer's The Odyssey. The movie has a reported budget of $250 million and was shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film. They shot on locations spanning Greece, Morocco, Italy, Scotland, Iceland, and the hauntingly beautiful sands of Western Sahara.Now, all of this is being edited together for what might be the biggest Nolan movie ever.But why did he pick this one to make?Let's dive in. — (@) The All-Star Cast Setting SailWhen you're a director as big as Nolan, you can pretty much get any cast you want. And for this movie, he's assembled a murderers' row.These are roles that will probably vie for awards in 2027.The Core of IthacaThese are the actors playing the central family driving the narrative.Matt Damon: OdysseusWhy It WorksThe cunning, battle-hardened hero and King of Ithaca. Damon's intensity and star power make him a perfect fit for the epic's central figure.Anne Hathaway: PenelopeWhy It WorksThe faithful wife of Odysseus, desperately holding off a horde of greedy suitors while awaiting his return. Hathaway brings the required strength and vulnerability.Tom Holland: TelemachusWhy It WorksThe young son of Odysseus, who matures throughout the story as he searches for his father. Holland’s youth and proven action chops make this an exciting casting choice.Gods, Sorceresses, and Monsters This...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 14 November