Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is bringing Homer's epic to the big screen with an ambitious adaptation of The Odyssey, set to premiere on July 17, 2026. The project continues Nolan's tradition of assembling extraordinary ensemble casts.

The Odyssey's Stellar Cast Takes Shape

While official casting details remain limited, Matt Damon has been confirmed as Odysseus. The recently released teaser trailer shown with Jurassic World Rebirth (currently exclusive to theaters) reveals additional casting including Tom Holland as Telemachus, Jon Bernthal as King Menelaus, and potentially Lupita Nyong'o portraying Helen of Troy.

Confirmed Cast Members For Nolan's The Odyssey

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Rumors suggest additional A-list talent including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, and Charlize Theron may join the production, though their specific roles remain unconfirmed.

Below is our continuously updated guide to the cast and characters. For more context, read our analysis on why Nolan's filmmaking style makes him ideal for this Greek epic.

The Odyssey Cast Breakdown

Matt Damon as Odysseus

The two-time Oscar winner takes the helm as the wandering Greek hero in his third collaboration with Nolan following Interstellar and Oppenheimer.

Tom Holland as Telemachus

The Spider-Man star brings Odysseus' son to life, continuing to expand his dramatic repertoire beyond the MCU.

Zendaya

The Emmy-winning actress' undisclosed role fuels speculation she may portray Athena, potentially sharing scenes with real-life partner Holland.

Robert Pattinson

The Batman star reunites with his Tenet director for this ambitious adaptation.

Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy

The Oscar winner appears poised to portray the legendary beauty whose face launched a thousand ships.

Anne Hathaway

The Dark Knight Rises and Interstellar actress makes her third Nolan collaboration.

Charlize Theron

Another Academy Award winner joins the epic's ensemble cast.

Jon Bernthal as King Menelaus

The Punisher actor reunites with his MCU co-star Holland as Helen's husband.

Benny Safdie

John Leguizamo

Elliot Page

The Inception alumnus reconnects with Nolan for this sweeping adventure.

Additional Cast Members

Himesh Patel • Bill Irwin • Samantha Morton • Mia Goth • Corey Hawkins • Jesse Garcia • Will Yun Lee • Rafi Gavron • Shiloh Fernandez • Nick Tarabay • Jimmy Gonzales • Maurice Compte • Michael Vlamis • Iddo Goldberg • Cosmo Jarvis • Ryan Hurst

Key Characters Still To Be Cast

Penelope • Athena • Calypso • Circe • Poseidon • Antinous • Eumaeus • Laertes • Polyphemus