The rich, as they often say, continue to get richer. Or, in this case, Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan continues to pile on talent to stack his new project.
In a pair of announcements, Universal confirmed that Corey Hawkins and Mia Goth have joined The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the epic poem from Homer. Though the announcement gave no details as to their respective roles, the pair enter an already loaded cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Benny Safdie, Will Run Lee, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo.
The Odyssey tells the tale of Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a globe-trotting journey to return home after the Trojan War. Written by the ancient Greek poet over 2,500 years ago, it is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by contemporary readers.
Universal will distribute the film, with Nolan using brand new IMAX film technology to capture the mythic action epic. It will mark the first time Homer’s classic screens in IMAX.
Production begins next month with a July 17, 2026 release date planned. As has become customary, Nolan will write and direct the feature, sharing producing duties with his wife, Emma Thomas, under their Syncopy banner.
Hawkins, most recently seen starring in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, Netflix’s The Piano Lesson, has past credits that include The Color Purple, The Tragedy of Macbeth, In the Heights, BlackKklansman, and Straight Outta Compton. His upcoming slate includes Amazon MGM’s Crime 101, Poker Face Season 2, and the Hulu thriller The Man in My Basement.
Goth, known for her work in the horror genre, has had roles in A Cure for Wellness, Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria remake, Infinity Pool, and Ti West’s X trilogy, which includes MaXXXine, Pearl, and the original X.
