The Odyssey: First-Look Set Pics Include Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal

Christopher Nolan continues filming his big epic movie, The Odyssey, overseas, where set pics show Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Nolan himself, and more.

We get the pics from a fan account on X that shares a look at the actors involved, along with images of the ancient Greek setting.

Matt Damon, sporting a long grey beard, is confirmed to be playing Odysseus. It’s believed that Tom Holland is playing his son, Telemachus. Jon Bernthal has a freshly shaven head, which could mean he’s playing the Cyclops, Polyphemus—or perhaps Eurylochus, the distrusting crew member on Odysseus’ voyage.

First Look of Matt Damon in Marrakech for the filming of Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’ pic.twitter.com/LnYcoKDPiT

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 25, 2025

First Look of Tom Holland in Marrakech for the filming of Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’ pic.twitter.com/1jvu4a6bug

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 25, 2025

Tom Holland in Marrakech for the filming of Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’pic.twitter.com/5UosnRbUmr

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 24, 2025

Jon Bernthal in Marrakech for the filming of Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’ pic.twitter.com/ysQv4mkc6s

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 25, 2025

Jon Bernthal in Marrakech for the filming of Christopher Nolan’s ‘THE ODYSSEY’ pic.twitter.com/fXNiE0sQ5y

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 23, 2025

Christopher Nolan in Morocco on the set of ‘THE ODYSSEY’ pic.twitter.com/NvI10fMP4q

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 24, 2025

From Christopher Nolan pic.twitter.com/lJic7etd92

— Christopher Nolan Art & Updates (@NolanAnalyst) February 26, 2025

Who else stars?

The cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron.

Also starring includes Himesh Patel, Bill Irwi, Benny Safdie, Samantha Morton, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, with Mia Goth and Corey Hawkins. And Josh Stewart is reported to have a role who was featured in Nolan’s Tenet, The Dark Knight Rises, and Interstellar.

What is The Odyssey about?

The official movie synopsis is yet to be released. The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic written by Homer. The story follows Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, as he faces a perilous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters legendary challenges, including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the alluring Sirens, and the sorceress Circe.

Release info

The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to Imax film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.