The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
2026
6.5 (17)
23 min
English
"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."
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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Keywords
- behind the scenes
- filmmaking
- making of
- documentary filmmaking
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Top Cast
Christopher Nolan as Self - Director
Matt Damon as Self - "Odysseus"
Robert Pattinson as Self - "Antinous"
Zendaya as Self - "Athena"
Tom Holland as Self - "Telemachus"
Emma Thomas as Self - Producer
Nilo Otero as Self - First Assistant Director
Andrew Jackson as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
Top Crew
Amir Shoucri · Editor
Jason Hillhouse · Producer
Andy Thompson · Producer
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