Christopher Nolan Sets Sail on ‘The Odyssey’ with First Morocco-based Set Images

A few weeks 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, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to begin in early 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories that is still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Filming for the movie has already started in the UK and Morocco, and the first set images showcase Nolan on the Moroccan set:

Filming in the Aeolian Islands, located in Sicily, Italy, will begin in March. One key location is the island of Favignana, which is mentioned in the original poem. The movie will be filmed using advanced IMAX technology. The cinematographer, Hoyte van Hoytema, has worked with Christopher Nolan on several past films.

‘The Odyssey’ will be a massive epic, requiring impressive special effects to bring the world of Homer’s classic poem to life. The story will feature legendary creatures from Greek mythology, like sirens, cyclops, and the dangerous whirlpool Charybdis.

Recently, we covered inside reports that Nolan will not shy away from using his imagination to the fullest. Unlike grounded adaptations like ‘Troy,’ Nolan will embrace the mythical and fantastical elements of ‘The Odyssey,’ marking a new direction for him.

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