Which actors star in the odyssey 2026?

Christopher Nolan’s 2026 fantasy‑action film *The Odyssey* is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem. The lead role of Odysseus is played by Matt Damon, while Anne Hathaway portrays his wife Penelope, the figure he strives to reunite with after the Trojan War. The ensemble includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron, each contributing to the film’s portrayal of Odysseus’s encounters with mythical beings and perilous adventures. Nolan wrote the screenplay in March 2024, and production was secured with Universal Pictures by October, with the film announced in December. The production was overseen by Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas through their company Syncopy.