Benny Safdie Joins Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ as Agamemnon!
A few months ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.
The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Elliot Page. Production on the movie has already begun, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.
Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.
Now the movie has added yet another start to its lineup as Benny Safdie joined the cast of the movie.
Benny Safdie is a filmmaker and actor best known for co-directing movies like Good Time and Uncut Gems with his brother, Josh Safdie. He has also acted in big films like Oppenheimer and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. His work is known for its intense storytelling, realistic characters, and fast-paced energy.
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