The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026) is a documentary film rated 6.5/10.

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.

Cast

Christopher Nolan

Self - Director / Writer / Producer

Matt Damon

Self - "Odysseus"

Robert Pattinson

Self - "Antinous"

Zendaya

Self - "Athena"

Tom Holland

Self - "Telemachus"

Emma Thomas

Self - Producer

Nilo Otero

Self - First Assistant Director

Andrew Jackson

Self - Visual Effects Supervisor

George Cottle

Self - Supervising Stunt Coordinator

Himesh Patel

Self - "Eurylochus"

Anne Hathaway

Self - "Penelope"

Thomas Hayslip

Self - Executive Producer