Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland in India for The Odyssey premiere
Mumbai, July 10
Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Hollywood star Tom Holland on Friday arrived in Mumbai ahead of their film The Odyssey's India premiere.
Several visuals captured by the paps surfaced online in which Nolan and Tom Holland were seen checking into the iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Holland also waved at the shutterbugs with a smile on his face.
Matt Damon is also expected to join the promotional events.
Recently, Damon described 'The Odyssey' as the "hardest movie" he has ever worked on.
"It was by far the hardest movie I've ever made. Chris likes to shoot everything real. So there's no kind of green screen, no faking it, no kind of studio stuff," he said, as quoted by Page Six
'The Odyssey' is an upcoming mythic action epic film written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, based on Homer's ancient Greek poem.
It follows Odysseus on a ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Produced by Syncopy and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film releases on July 17, 2026. The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as Calypso, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, and Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Tom Holland waving at paps is the cutest thing ever! 😍 But seriously, Nolan shooting 'The Odyssey' without green screens? That's dedication, yaar. Matt Damon saying it's the hardest film he's ever done—makes me curious how they'll pull off the Cyclops scene. Can't wait for 2026 release! #HollywoodInIndia
As a fan of Nolan's work, I'm thrilled he's here. But one has to wonder—why is India getting a premiere for a film that's still a year away? Maybe they're scouting locations? Or testing audience reactions? Either way, it's nice to see Hollywood acknowledging Indian market. Just hope they don't stay cooped up in Taj; should check out Marine Drive!
Okay, but can we talk about the cast? Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Zendaya as Athena, and Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy? That's insane talent! But a small criticism—why is Tom Holland playing Telemachus? He's 28 now, and Telemachus is a young man. Still, I trust Nolan. This is going to be epic, literally. 🏛️
Love that Nolan is doing a premiere in Mumbai—shows he values Indian audience. But I wish they'd also show some love to other Indian cities like Delhi or Bengaluru. Anyway, the fact that he's shooting everything real (no green screen) reminds me of our own Rajamouli—practical effects always look better. Chalo, at least we got some Hollywood glamour in our city! 🎥
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