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The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.
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The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic was released digitally July 14, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.
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Cast
Christopher NolanSelf - Director/Writer/Producer
Matt DamonSelf - "Odysseus"
Robert PattinsonSelf - "Atinous"
ZendayaSelf - "Athena"
Tom HollandSelf - "Telemachus"
Emma ThomasSelf - Producer
Nilo OteroSelf - First Assistant Director
Andrew JacksonSelf - Visual Effects SupervisorProduction details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- M3 CreativeUnited States