Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' adds Michael Vlamis, Iddo Goldberg
What's the story
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, an adaptation of the Greek epic poem, has added Michael Vlamis and Iddo Goldberg to its star-studded cast.
The news was confirmed by Deadline on Wednesday.
The ensemble already includes Hollywood giants such as Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson, among others.
Career overview
Vlamis and Goldberg's career highlights and roles
Vlamis is best known for portraying Michael Guerin in The CW's Roswell, New Mexico. He also starred in the 2021 horror film The Resort and made his directorial debut with Crossword, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival in October 2024.
Goldberg is known for portraying Bennett Knox in the Snowpiercer series and has an extensive filmography including Peaky Blinders, Salem, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Supergirl, The Last Tycoon, Westworld, Ghosts of Beirut, etc.
Production insights
'The Odyssey' cast and production details revealed
The Odyssey's cast also features Lupita Nyong'o, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton.
Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, Nick Tarabay Jimmy Gonzales, and Maurice Compte are said to be a part of the ensemble too.
The film is set to be filmed this year with Nolan as the writer and his wife Emma Thomas producing it under their Syncopy banner.
Filming technology
'The Odyssey' to be shot with new IMAX cameras
The Odyssey will be shot on new IMAX cameras, marking Nolan's second collaboration with Universal Pictures after their Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer (2023).
It is set to premiere on July 17, 2026.
The story follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his dangerous expedition home after the Trojan War. It explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the fight against divine will.