A first-look image from Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyconfirms Matt Damon’s role as filming begins on the epic set for release in 2026.Nolan’s next movieis an adaptation of the epic Ancient Greek poem by Homer that follows Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, and his arduous journey home after fighting in the 10-year-long Trojan War. Nolan’s film once again features an all-star ensemble that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and many more.
Now, as filming begins, the@odysseymovieaccount on X, formerly Twitter, has sharedthe first look at Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey. Check out the image below:
The post simply reads, “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 10, 2025.”
What The Odyssey Image Means For Christopher Nolan’s Movie
Matt Damon Is Officially Odysseus
The first-look image fromThe Odysseyprovides the first official confirmation thatMatt Damon is playing Odysseusin Christopher Nolan’s movie.There were rumors that Tom Holland might be taking on the roleof the mythic hero, though it is indeed Damon who will be playing Odysseus. The movie marks the actor’s third collaboration with Nolan following 2023’sOppenheimerand a small part inInterstellar, though this will be the first time that Damon is starring in the lead role for the director.
Casting Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Movie: Who Plays Who?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey already has a handful of A-list actors in its cast, and one can predict who will play who in this Greek epic.
The first-look image also provides the first official confirmation thatThe Odysseyhas started filming, in February 2025, just as expected. It’s unclear where this image of Damon as Odysseus was taken, thoughThe Odysseywill reportedly be filmed in the United Kingdom, Morocco, and the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, especially Favignana, where Odysseus and his men are believed to have visited. With a reported budget of $250 million, Nolan’s most expensive movie yet,The Odysseywill be shot in numerous locations around the world using brand-new IMAX film technology.
Our Take On The Odyssey Image Of Matt Damon Of Odysseus
Matt Damon is a far more fitting choice for Odysseus than Tom Holland since the character is around middle-aged in the poem, as he is already a seasoned warrior who fought in the Trojan War for 10 years before beginning his long journey home. Damon, at age 54, better embodies the weariness and resilience of a battle-hardened leader, whereas Holland would have lacked the gravitas of a middle-aged warrior. Damon’s Odysseus, wearing a weathered bronze helmet with a striking red plume, appears as a hardened but noble king – certainly looking the part inThe Odyssey.
