Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey hits cinemas on 17 July with Matt Damon as Odysseus

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Movie fans have had a lot to be excited about this summer, but one of the biggest new releases that has everyone talking is The Odyssey . Christopher Nolan is directing the new historical epic, and after his colossal success with Oppenheimer , his attempt to adapt Homer ’s work can safely be considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Nolan has recruited one of the most impressive ensembles of all time to star in The Odyssey , but starring in the lead role of Odysseus is Matt Damon , who also had a key role in Oppenheimer in 2023. Plenty of other directors have taken their hand at adapting The Odyssey and other famous historical stories over the years, but only a few have reached the status that The Odyssey hopes to achieve once it hits theaters on July 17.