the odyssey; Christopher Nolan’s next movie unveiled as Greek epic adaptation — and it already has a release date

 the odyssey; Christopher Nolan’s next movie unveiled as Greek epic adaptation — and it already has a release date

Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon promoting ‘Oppenheimer' (Noam Galai/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

The Odyssey has been adapted for the screen multiple times. Kirk Douglas portrayed Ulysses (the Latin name for Odysseus) in Mario Camerini’s 1954 film Ulysses. Additionally, Georges Méliès’ 1905 short silent film The Mysterious Island features scenes inspired by The Odyssey.

The epic poem has inspired numerous films that reimagined its heroic tale in different eras and settings, such as Cold Mountain, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.

Earlier this year, Emma Thomas, producer and longtime collaborator of Christopher Nolan, offered a glimpse into their upcoming project during an interview with Empire.

“I’d say it’s incredibly exciting,” Thomas shared. “At this stage, the possibilities feel endless. We haven’t begun considering the practicalities yet—it’s all about exploring ideas.”