The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."
6.5(11) 2026-07-14 23 minDocumentary
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.
ProducerJason Hillhouse
ProducerAndy Thompson
Cast & characters
Christopher Nolan
as Self - Director / Writer / Producer
Matt Damon
as Self - "Odysseus"
Robert Pattinson
as Self - "Antinous"
Zendaya
as Self - "Athena"
Tom Holland
as Self - "Telemachus"
Emma Thomas
as Self - Producer
Nilo Otero
as Self - First Assistant Director
Andrew Jackson
as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
George Cottle
as Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator
Himesh Patel
as Self - "Eurylochus"
Anne Hathaway
as Self - "Penelope"
Thomas Hayslip
as Self - Executive Producer
Ruth De Jong
as Self - Production Designer
Scott R. Fisher
as Self - Special Effects Supervisor
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Jonas Kirk
as Self - Construction Coordinator
Ellen Mirojnick
as Self - Costume Designer
Neil Andrea
as Self - Marine Coordinator
Hoyte van Hoytema
as Self - Director of Photography
Ludwig Göransson
as Self - Composer
No photo
Callum Armstrong
as Self - Musician
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Rosa Fragorapti
as Self - Musician
Charlize Theron
as Self (archive footage)
Benny Safdie
as Self (archive footage)
