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Status
Released
Release
2026
Runtime
23m
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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.
23 Cast Members
Christopher Nolan
Self - Director/Writer/Producer
Matt Damon
Self - "Odysseus"
Robert Pattinson
Self - "Atinous"
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
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
Callum Armstrong
Self - Musician