Who plays odysseus in christopher nolan s the odyssey?

The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, following the adventures of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway playing his wife Penelope. The ensemble also includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. Production was led by Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas through Syncopy, and the film was secured by Universal Pictures in 2024.