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The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."

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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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Cast

  • Christopher Nolan

    Self - Director / Writer / Producer

  • Matt Damon

    Self - "Odysseus"

  • Robert Pattinson

    Self - "Antinous"

  • Zendaya

    Self - "Athena"

  • Tom Holland

    Self - "Telemachus"

  • Emma Thomas

    Self - Producer

  • Nilo Otero

    Self - First Assistant Director

  • Andrew Jackson

    Self - Visual Effects Supervisor

  • George Cottle

    Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator

  • Himesh Patel

    Self - "Eurylochus"

  • Anne Hathaway

    Self - "Penelope"

  • Thomas Hayslip

    Self - Executive Producer

  • Ruth De Jong

    Self - Production Designer

  • Scott R. Fisher

    Self - Special Effects Supervisor

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    Jonas Kirk

    Self - Construction Coordinator

  • Ellen Mirojnick

    Self - Costume Designer

  • Neil Andrea

    Self - Marine Coordinator

  • Hoyte van Hoytema

    Self - Director of Photography

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