The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)
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.
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Christopher Nolan as Self - Director/Writer/Producer |
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Matt Damon as Self - "Odysseus" |
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Robert Pattinson as Self - "Atinous" |
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Zendaya as Self - "Athena" |
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Tom Holland as Self - "Telemachus" |
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Emma Thomas as Self - Producer |
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Nilo Otero as Self - First Assistant Director |
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Andrew Jackson as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor |
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George Cottle as Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator |
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Himesh Patel as Self - "Eurylochus" |
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Anne Hathaway as Self - "Penelope" |
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Thomas Hayslip as Self - Executive Producer |
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Ruth De Jong as Self - Production Designer |
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Scott R. Fisher as Self - Special Effects Supervisor |
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Jonas Kirk as Self - Construction Coordinator |
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Ellen Mirojnick as Self - Costume Designer |
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Neil Andrea as Self - Marine Coordinator |
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Hoyte van Hoytema as Self - Director of Photography |
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Ludwig Göransson as Self - Composer |
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Callum Armstrong as Self - Musician |
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Rosa Fragorapti as Self - Musician |
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Charlize Theron as Self (archive footage) |
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Benny Safdie as Self (archive footage) |
| Production | Jason Hillhouse | Producer |
| Production | Andy Thompson | Producer |
| Editing | Amir Shoucri | Editor |
