THE ODYSSEY Set Photos Reveal Zendaya’s Mystery Character And A Near-Unrecognizable Matt Damon

As work continues on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, we now have a primary take a look at Spider-Man: No Method Residence and Dune star Zendaya on set in full costume.

We do not but know who she is going to play on this retelling of the epic poem composed by Homer within the eighth Century, however the actor was noticed alongside Matt Damon (who’s trying greater than a bit worse for put on). The Bourne star has been aged up and is rocking a reasonably spectacular beard, an indication maybe that this scene is from later within the film. 

Whereas these images do not precisely assist affirm it, hearsay has it Zendaya is enjoying Athena, the Greek goddess of knowledge and strategic warfare.

Within the story, she acts as a divine benefactor and mentor to Odysseus and his household, usually showing in disguise to subtly information them. Athena is deeply invested in Odysseus’s journey house and actively intervenes to assist him overcome obstacles, each divine and mortal. That may clarify why she’s earlier than him in what seems to be like a low second for the hero. 

Zendaya seems to be set to have a busy 2025 as she’s additionally anticipated to movie roles in Spider-Man 4 and the long-awaited third season of Euphoria. Her return as MJ within the MCU is barely anticipated to be comparatively minor.

Take a look at a primary take a look at Zendaya in The Odyssey within the X posts beneath (by way of SFFGazette.com).

The traditional Greek poem this film relies on is without doubt one of the foundational texts of Western literature. It tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey house after the Trojan Warfare, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, crafty and the battle towards divine will.

The story consists of iconic tales like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion together with his spouse Penelope.

Whereas the style is new for Nolan, epic tales are proper in his wheelhouse. His profession as a filmmaker has seen him produce vastly completely different motion pictures like The Darkish Knight, Memento, Inception, and Oppenheimer, so seeing his tackle a sword and sandals fantasy epic is undeniably intriguing. 

The forged of The Odyssey additionally consists of Matt Damon, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Elliot Web page, and Jon Bernthal, with Mia Goth not too long ago boarding the mission in what could possibly be a non-speaking position (hypothesis she is perhaps enjoying a siren has run rampant on-line).

“Christopher Nolan’s subsequent movie The Odyssey is a mythic motion epic shot internationally utilizing model new IMAX movie know-how,” Common Footage revealed final December. “The movie brings Homer’s foundational saga to Imax movie screens for the primary time and opens in theaters all over the place on July 17, 2026.” 

The Odyssey sails into theaters on July 17, 2026.