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Frequently asked about The Odyssey

Common questions people search for, with answers written by us at MoviesPack.

• Who will Zendaya play in The Odyssey?▾

  Zendaya's exact role in The Odyssey has not been officially confirmed by Universal or Christopher Nolan. Casting was announced without specifying which character she portrays, and fan speculation has ranged from Athena to one of the younger figures in Odysseus's world.

• Is The Odyssey 1997 movie worth watching?▾

  The 1997 version is a two-part television miniseries directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and starring Armand Assante as Odysseus. It is generally regarded as a faithful, family-friendly adaptation that won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing, though its visual effects show their age.

• What is the movie The Odyssey about?▾

  The film follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. Along the way he must outwit gods, monsters, and other supernatural trials that test his cunning and endurance.

• Is The Odyssey 2026 still filming?▾

  Principal photography on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey wrapped in late 2025, with the production now in post-production ahead of its July 17, 2026 theatrical release. Additional reshoots or pickups have not been publicly reported.