The Odyssey is an epic story attributed to Homer, written in the 8th century, but certainly much older. It stands as one of the most important and riveting epics ever. And now, with a new 21st-century version of The Odyssey coming from director Christopher Nolan,

With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan tackles a literary monument and looks set to deliver an ambitious adaptation combining human drama and visual spectacle. Boasting a five-star cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and many others, this film promises to be one of the major cinematic events of the future.

Matt Damon is set to portray Odysseus in "The Odyssey," a new film from Christopher Nolan based on the Homer epic poem.