Filmmaker Jonathan Nolan has praised his brother Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey as a 'tremendous' achievement after viewing a completed cut, amid ongoing buzz from the trailer's release and recent casting controversy.
In the latest update on Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic, following the December 2025 trailer release that generated significant excitement, Jonathan Nolan—known for co-writing films like Interstellar and The Dark Knight with his brother—shared glowing feedback in a CinemaBlend interview. Having seen the full cut, he stated, “I’m not working on The Odyssey. I have seen The Odyssey. It’s tremendous. It’s an incredible achievement… I was fascinated by the Iliad and The Odyssey when I was younger, and I had some fun conversations with Chris about where he’s taking it. It’s a spectacular film.”
The film, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and others, is slated for IMAX release on July 17, 2026. Earlier buzz included Nolan's November 2025 comments to Empire on filling cinematic gaps in mythology with big-budget production.
Adding to the conversation, Elon Musk recently criticized rumored casting choices like Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, claiming Nolan compromised integrity. Jonathan's endorsement counters the noise, heightening anticipation.
Jonathan Nolan, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer married to Lisa Joy, continues to support his brother's visionary projects.
