If the Odyssey, then Christopher Nolan. Only a filmmaker with gigantic ideas seems suitable to adapt one of the most important literary works in world history. He apparently relies on authenticity: for the filming he returns to a location, the Odyssee author Homer already used almost 3000 years ago should have.
Christopher Nolan turns the Odyssey on an island with goats
As Variety reports, Nolan will shoot part of the film on the Italian island of Favignana. According to the English learned Samuel Butler, whose work is accessible on Gutenberg.org, the author of the Odyssey took the island as Template for the so -called goat island, ends up on the hero Odysseus with his companions. There they steal their stocks with goat meat and continue to travel to a cave where they meet the one -eyed cyclops.
Many scientists: According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the age of the Odyssey is about 2700 years. However, it is controversial which places served the author as a template for his locations. In addition to Favignana, there are other applicants for the inspiration of the mythical goat island.
It is not known which scenes Nolan will film on the island. In addition to the Sicilian island, Great Britain and Morocco are among the locations. For the Precise plot of the film So far there is hardly any information. The epic is supposed to understand Odysseus’ journey from the Troy war scene to his home island of Ithaca.
When will Christopher Nolan’s new film come to the cinema?
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is said to July 16, 2026 come into the German cinemas. It could be the most expensive film so far. Various stars have so far been confirmed as members of the cast.
In front of the camera, Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Robert Pattinson (Tenet), Zendaya (Challengers), Matt Damon (Oppenheimer) and Lupita Nyong’o ( Black Panther) can be seen. Finally, Punisher actor and The Walking Dead Veteran Jon Bernthal.