Christopher Nolan premieres "The Odyssey" in London
Director Christopher Nolan introduced his new film "The Odyssey" at a world premiere in London’s Leicester Square, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
London’s Leicester Square hosted the world premiere of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, "The Odyssey," on Monday evening. The event was attended by a large cast that included Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie and others, many of whom are British.
Nolan addressed the audience before the IMAX screening, saying, "There’s nothing quite like a London premiere. You’re the first audience in the world to see this film on 70mm film, so be kind." He recalled growing up watching movies in the same area and thanked the crew and NBCUniversal chairman Donna Langley for their work on the production.
"The Odyssey," scheduled for release on July 17, follows the mythic journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Damon leads as Odysseus, with Holland portraying his son Telemachus, Hathaway as his wife Penelope, Theron as the nymph Calypso, and Pattinson as the suitor Antinous. Supporting roles include John Leguizamo as the servant Eumaeus and Jon Bernthal as Menelaus.
The film follows Nolan’s 2023 release "Oppenheimer," which earned seven Academy Awards and grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide.