The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)

"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.

Cast (24)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Christopher Nolan

Self - Director / Writer / Producer

Matt Damon

Self - "Odysseus"

Robert Pattinson

Self - "Antinous"

Zendaya

Self - "Athena"

Tom Holland

Self - "Telemachus"

Emma Thomas

Self - Producer

Nilo Otero

Self - First Assistant Director

Andrew Jackson

Self - Visual Effects Supervisor

George Cottle

Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator

Himesh Patel

Self - "Eurylochus"

Anne Hathaway

Self - "Penelope"

Thomas Hayslip

Self - Executive Producer

Ruth De Jong

Self - Production Designer

Scott R. Fisher

Self - Special Effects Supervisor

J

Jonas Kirk

Self - Construction Coordinator

Ellen Mirojnick

Self - Costume Designer

Neil Andrea

Self - Marine Coordinator

Hoyte van Hoytema

Self - Director of Photography

Ludwig Göransson

Self - Composer

C

Callum Armstrong

Self - Musician

R

Rosa Fragorapti

Self - Musician

Charlize Theron

Self (archive footage)

Benny Safdie

Self (archive footage)

James Blake

Self (archive footage)- Vocalist

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