Who plays penelope in the 2026 film the odyssey?

The Odyssey is an upcoming 2026 epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, adapting Homer's ancient Greek epic poem. In this adaptation, Anne Hathaway portrays Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus who waits for her husband's return to Ithaca after the Trojan War. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside an ensemble cast including Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. Nolan developed the script starting in March 2024 and secured the project with Universal Pictures by October, with the film officially announced in December. The production will be handled by Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas through their Syncopy production company.