Christopher Nolan confirms bizarre 'The Odyssey' casting choices including rapper Travis Scott

Christopher Nolan faces criticism over casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Travis Scott in The Odyssey despite claims of historic accuracy.

Christopher Nolan's next film 'The Odyssey' is an IMAX epic starring Matt Damon. Here's everything we know.

"The Odyssey." Universal Christopher Nolan's follow-up to "Oppenheimer" is based on the famed ancient Greek poem by Homer. "The Odyssey" stars Matt Damon as the hero Odysseus alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway. Here's everything we know about the film. After "Oppenheimer" was a critical and commercial hit, Christopher Nolan is adapting Homer's Greek epic poem "The Odyssey" for his next film. Universal Pictures announced the movie in late 2024, saying it would be shot using "b...

Christopher Nolan Defends ‘The Odyssey’ Armor and Casting Travis Scott After Online Backlash: ‘What Is the Best Speculation?’

Arguably the most hotly anticipated movie of the summer is none other than “The Odyssey,” celebrated filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer.” It is a film the likes of which Hollywood rarely signs off on nowadays — an ambitious sword-and-sandals epic with massive sets, some practical effects, and a cast of thousands. The […]

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How Grieving My Mom Led to ‘The Sheep Detectives’

Director Kyle Balda saw himself in Craig Mazin's script about sheep who avoid living with painful memories — and believed the story could help audiences process their own losses.

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Christopher Nolan Reveals Inspiration Behind Casting Travis Scott in ‘The Odyssey’

The Oscar-winning director explains his reasoning for including Scott in the anticipated film.

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Christopher Nolan Explains Why He Wanted to Cast Travis Scott in ‘The Odyssey’

The decorated filmmaker recruited La Flame to craft an original song for Tenet in 2020.

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Christopher Nolan Confirms Casting Twist for The Odyssey, With One Actor Playing Dual Roles

Christopher Nolan has confirmed a casting twist for his upcoming "mythic action epic," The Odyssey.

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Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He Cast Travis Scott in The Odyssey

The Odyssey isn’t Travis Scott’s first verse. But it does mark a significant leap in his acting career. And for director Christopher Nolan, it was the “Sicko Mode” rapper’s musical background that...

Lupita Nyong’o’s Dual The Odyssey Characters Finally Confirmed By Christopher Nolan

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is double the drama in The Odyssey, as filmmaker Christopher Nolan reveals her dual role in the historical epic.

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