First Look: Hathaway and Holland Star in Nolan’s “The Odyssey”

Universal Pictures has unveiled a new set of official photos from Christopher Nolan‘s highly anticipated film, The Odyssey. This latest release follows initial images that showcased Matt Damon as Odysseus and his crew. The new photos shift the focus to two pivotal characters: Anne Hathaway as Queen Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, and Tom Holland as their son Telemachus.

In the newly released images, Hathaway embodies the role of Penelope, who awaits her husband’s return to Ithaca, while a glimpse of Mia Goth as Melantho, a maid in Penelope’s household, adds depth to the characters. The ensemble cast also features notable names such as Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, and Will Yun Lee.

Innovative Filming Techniques and Anticipation for the Trailer

These photos, released by Empire magazine, are part of the lead-up to the film’s first trailer, which is expected to be attached to all IMAX screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Nolan confirmed to the magazine that The Odyssey will be the first feature film shot entirely using IMAX film cameras. He humorously noted, “I did not destroy an IMAX camera on this film. I have destroyed several in my time, but these ones survived The Odyssey.”

The film is set to premiere in cinemas on July 17, 2025, and the excitement surrounding its release is palpable among fans and industry insiders alike. As anticipation builds, these visuals provide a tantalizing glimpse into Nolan’s adaptation of the classic epic, promising a blend of stunning visuals and compelling performances.

As the release date approaches, audiences are eager to see how Nolan’s unique storytelling and visual style will bring this timeless tale to life on the big screen.