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The Dark Knight trilogy transcended the tropes of superhero films with its ambitious scope and grounded narrative. Addressing criticisms against The Dark Knight Rises, director Christopher Nolan explained why fans should revisit that movie.

The Dark Knight Rises, at its core, is a Charles Dickens story. There's a direct reference to that at the end of the film, when Gordon reads a passage from A Tale of Two Cities. Director Christopher Nolan confirmed this inspiration (per Nolan Archive on X), hinting at the movie's layered themes. "There are things in there that we did that are pretty subversive and pretty shocking. It's as close as I'll get to adapting A Tale of Two Cities," he stated.

"I don't have a favorite of any of my films, but I think The Dark Knight Rises is an underrated movie," he asserted. That's unusual considering Nolan's impressive filmography, but The Dark Knight Rises did release to mixed reviews,...

After months of rumors and anticipation, a short teaser for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is finally being shown exclusively in IMAX theaters.

So far, Nolan and Universal seem committed to keeping the footage a theatrical-only experience. As of now, there are no plans to release the teaser online, meaning fans will have to head to the theater to get their first glimpse of what’s next from the acclaimed director.

Still, the footage has leaked, so you can Click Here to check it out.

The teaser finally confirms what many fans had guessed, Tom Holland is playing Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and prince of Ithaca. Nolan is still keeping most other character details tightly under wraps.

In an interview with GQ, Holland praised the project, calling it the best on-set experience of his career. That’s a bold statement, especially from someone who’s starred in three Spider-Man...

Tom Holland is opening up about his experience working on The Odyssey.

The 29-year-old actor recently spoke to GQ and opened up about his role in the Christopher Nolan movie.

In the upcoming film adaptation of the epic poem, Tom plays the role of Telemachus. While speaking to GQ, Tom explained why the role was the “job of a lifetime.”

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“It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I’ve had on the film set. Incredible,” Tom told GQ. He went on to say that filming the movie was “exciting” and “different,” sharing that he feels that the movie will be “unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”

Along with gushing about his on-set experience, Tom talked about how it felt to work alongside director Christopher and co-star Emma Thomas.

He said, “I’ve never seen someone that can...

In an interview with GQ Sports, Tom Holland extolled his experience working on Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated follow-up to the Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer,” the action fantasy “The Odyssey” — an adaptation of the famous Homer epic.

“It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt,” Holland said. “The best experience I’ve had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”

The starry cast also includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Holland’s girlfriend Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Eliot Page, John Leguizamo, Mia Goth, and Charlize Theron, among a score of other announced names.

“Matt Damon has always been a hero of mine, Anne Hathaway has always been a hero of mine. So to share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn’t...

Tom Holland gave fans a hint at what they can look forward to next year in Christopher Nolan’s action epic, “The Odyssey.”

“It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt,” Holland, who stars as Telemachus in the film, said in a Friday interview with GQ Sports. “The best experience I’ve had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”

He further praised the massive talent he saw on display from director Nolan and his film producer wife Emma Thomas.

“Working with Chris, getting to know him and Emma [Thomas] was absolutely fantastic,” Holland went on. “I’ve never seen someone that can work the way that they do, and there is a reason why they’re the best in the business for sure. To get a front row...

Fans of Christopher Nolanwill soon be able to head to Ancient Greece with The Odyssey, the acclaimed filmmaker's next outing from Universal Pictures. The film, based on the epic poem of the same name by Homer, has its first trailer exclusively playing in theaters now, ahead of its release next summer. One of its stars, Tom Holland, recently shed some light on what it was like making the grand film.

"It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I've had on the film set. Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we've ever seen," Holland told GQ. He also spoke about Nolan's process, adding, "I've never seen someone that can work the way that they do, and there is a reason why they're the best in the business for sure. To get a...

Christopher Nolan is taking on one of the oldest stories in the world with his upcoming movie The Odyssey. The film, based on Homer’s classic poem, follows the long journey of Greek hero Odysseus as he tries to make it back home after the Trojan War.

Nolan has put together a huge cast for this one, and it’s shaping up to be his biggest movie yet.

Matt Damon plays Odysseus, while Tom Holland steps in as his son, Telemachus. Other stars in the film include Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal.

Theron will appear as the witch-goddess Circe. The movie is being made by Nolan’s production company Syncopy and will be released by Universal Pictures.

After the massive success of Oppenheimer, Nolan began writing The Odyssey. According to reports from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, Universal officially announced the film in...

Christopher Nolan is back with a huge new movie called The Odyssey, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest projects of his career. It’s a film version of the famous ancient Greek poem, and it tells the story of Odysseus, a Greek king trying to get home after the Trojan War.

Matt Damon plays Odysseus, and the movie follows his long, dangerous trip back to Ithaca as he faces monsters, gods, and strange lands along the way.

Tom Holland is also part of the cast. He plays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, and he recently shared how much the experience meant to him.

In an interview, he said, “It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I’ve had on the film set.” He added, “It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to...

For millennia, the epic poems of Homer have profoundly shaped Western literature and thought with their timeless tales of heroism, gods and the enduring human spirit. While The Iliad plunges us into the raw intensity of the Trojan War’s final weeks, unleashing the wrath of Achilles and detailing the tragic fall of a mighty city, its equally monumental successor The Odyssey unfolds a distinct, yet equally compelling, narrative. This second great epic shifts its focus from the blood-soaked battlefields to the treacherous seas and distant, mythical lands, chronicling the legendary Greek hero Odysseus’ decade-long quest to reclaim his home and family after the fall of Troy.

Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the timeless epic, The Odyssey, is slated for release on July 17, 2026. The film will be presented in Imax with Nolan’s longtime creative partner Emma Thomas producing. The star-studded cast features Matt Damon in the lead role as the king of Ithaca,...

The official digital poster for the forthcoming film from director Christopher Nolan entitled The Odyssey has been released! The film will be in theaters on July 17, 2026.

Synopsis: Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War.

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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Starring: Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Anthony Molinari Director: Christopher Nolan Screenplay: Christopher Nolan Produced by: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas

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The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, currently screening in theaters only, has leaked online.

We won’t be linking to leaked material, but to describe the trailer for you: We open on an overcast ocean, with someone saying in voiceover, “Darkness. Zeus’ law smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died. He knew it was an unwinnable war. And then, somehow, somehow he won it.”

We cut to Tom Holland’s Telemachus — son of Odysseus — asking a character played by Jon Bernathal whether he’s seen his father.

Bernthal replies that he hasn’t since the Trojan war, before addressing a room full of people to ask, “Who has a story about Odysseus? You? You have a story?”

Per Bernthal, “Some say he’s rich. Some say he’s poor. Some say he perished. Some say he’s imprisoned.” Still, he wonders, “what...

Ryan Coogleris giving flowers to one of cinema’s most influential modern filmmakers — and it’s not just professional admiration. While visiting the Criterion Closet to pull selections for his personal collection, the Sinnersdirector made a beeline for Following, the ultra-low-budget debut from Christopher Nolan, and used the opportunity to thank Nolan for shaping not just his career, but the industry at large.

“This is my guy,” Coogler said, holding up the Criterion copy of Nolan’s 1998 film. “I’ve come to know him. I’ve come to know his wife, [producer] Emma Thomas. Amazing people."

"First and foremost, they’re just lovers of cinema, and lovers of family. The world is richer because they’re making movies. It’s just brilliant because it’s obviously the most indie you’ll ever see… Mr. Nolan, he’s finding his way. A lot of the Christopher Nolan trademarks are here in this movie.

Ryan Coogler is thanking fellow filmmaker Christopher Nolan for not only inspiring him, but also making the world a better place thanks to Nolan’s art. “Sinners” director Coogler selected Nolan’s directorial debut “Following” while visiting the Criterion Closet in the below video, and couldn’t help but praise Nolan for changing cinema.

“This is my guy. I’ve come to know him. I’ve come to know his wife [producer Emma Thomas]. Amazing people,” Coogler said. “First and foremost, they’re just lovers of cinema, and lovers of family. The world is richer because they’re making movies.”

Coogler added that Nolan is a “mentor of mine,” no doubt since they both share indie filmmaking roots, have gone on to helm large IP installments (the “Black Panther” and “Dark Knight” respective trilogies), and also direct original blockbusters. The duo also champion IMAX technology.

Nolan’s directorial debut “Following” premiered...

One of the most acclaimed directors of the 21st century will be heading to Ancient Greece next year with Universal Pictures' The Odyssey, the next big project from Christopher Nolan. Plot details — beyond the fact that it will be based on Homer's legendary poem of the same name — remain slim. However, a stunt performer on the project has recently shed a little bit of light on what filming is like for the high-profile outing, which stars a slew of A-listers led by Matt Damon.

Stunt performerJames Newman spoke of his time on the film during a recent episode of the Action for Everyone podcast. "They found locations and Nolan would go like, 'Okay, this cave, has anyone ever filmed here before?' And the local guy is like, 'No.' [Nolan] is like, 'Okay, great, we're going to film here.' This like untouched place. He wants to be the...

Since his directorial debut "Fruitvale Station" premiered in 2013, Ryan Coogler has been on a filmmaking journey. With five films under his belt, Coogler has showcased remarkable craftsmanship and storytelling on a scale that runs the gamut. Beginning with a character-driven drama based on a real-life tragedy, to transitioning into big studio filmmaking by expanding the canon and cinematic legacy of one of our most-celebrated film franchises, to bringing us one of the most culturally significant blockbusters of the century, to helming its sequel amidst the worst circumstances possible, and to now bring his original passion project with the biggest creative statement of his career, Coogler has proven himself as one of our most exciting filmmakers working today.

Throughout five films, with the electric movie star that is Michael B. Jordan by his side through what is shaping up to be the most important director/actor collaborative relationship since Martin Scorsese...

Sinners has been building hype ever since Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan had studios discreetly read their script in a supervised session. Then, studios began a bidding war for a film that no one knew details about, except that it was a “genre movie.” That genre turned out to be a period vampire film and audiences turned out for Sinners this past week with a huge positive response and rave reviews. In his review, our own Chris Bumbray says, “It’s good enough that I can’t help but hope Coogler eventually parts ways with the MCU (after his next Black Panther flick), as he seems better off playing in his own sandbox. Given the right resources and support, Sinners might be the beginning of a whole new chapter for one of our most exciting, emerging filmmakers.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, writer and director Ryan Coogler wrote a...

Ryan Coogler is expressing his “eternal gratitude” following the successful box office debut of his latest movie, Sinners.

The filmmaker penned an emotional letter to those who went to the theater this past week to watch the film, starring Michael B. Jordan. The horror pic follows twin brothers who return to their hometown to start again, trying to leave their troubled lives behind, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

“Eternal gratitude. My heart is bursting with it,” Coogler’s letter read. “I want to thank each and every one of you who bought a ticket to see Sinners. Who decided to drive to see the film in different formats. Who bought popcorn and a drink, booked a sitter and carpooled, and stood in the lobby afterward and talked and made a friend. Who changed their work schedules. Who saw the film in groups.

“Sinners” director Ryan Coogler has penned an emotional open letter thanking fans for showing up in droves to see the film in theaters, writing that his heart is “bursting” with “eternal gratitude.”

Coogler’s movie, starring Michael B. Jordan as the Smokestack twins, won the weekend, grossing $48 million domestically and $63 million globally.

The only way they got to that figure, the filmmaker writes, was thanks to the fans who bought a ticket: those “who decided to drive to see the film in different formats. Who bought popcorn and a drink, booked a sitter and carpooled, and stood in the lobby afterwards and talked and made a friend. Who changed their work schedules. Who saw the film in groups. … who watched more than once, who recommended the film to others, both in person and on social media or on your text message chains.”

In the typed letter, Coogler writes about what...

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If you're a Batman fan (or even if you aren't), you must've heard of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" Trilogy. Led by Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, these three movies — "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," and "The Dark Knight Rises" — have raised the bar for every Batman movie made since. But are there truly only three Dark Knight movies?

The 2008 animated feature "Batman: Gotham Knight" was released as a tie-in to "The Dark Knight." Warner Bros. sold the film as a prequel to their new blockbuster, set between "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight."

"Gotham Knight" is not a single-feature, but an anthology of six shorts, each one with a different director and writer. The six shorts lead into each other, forming a narrative thread but still an episodic one. The shorts, which offer treats for both Batman and anime fans,...

It's somewhat rare for a horror movie to be treated like a must-see cinematic event on the level of an "Avengers" film. We're talking about the likes of 2017's "It" and Jordan Peele's "Us," i.e. the biggest of big that the genre has to offer. Ryan Coogler, the filmmaker behind "Black Panther" and "Creed," has now managed to position his new vampire movie "Sinners" as one of these blockbuster-level cinematic events, and with good reason. Indeed, "Sinners" is one of the most acclaimed films of 2025 overall thus far.

Given the sheer impact that "Sinners" has had, particularly after its blockbuster box office debut, it perhaps seems fitting that the king of the modern blockbuster, Christopher Nolan, was given a "special thanks" shout-out in the movie's credits. But why, exactly, did Coogler thank the "Dark Knight" and "Oppenheimer" director? That's a good question. Put simply, Nolan helped Coogler get...

A whole new type of horror movie is about to descend on Easter weekend — Ryan Coogler’s vampire film Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan.

The film is Coogler’s first from his own original idea after making two Black Panther films for Marvel and Creed (2015) as well as Fruitvale Station (2013). Sinners also marks his fifth time collaborating with actor Michael B. Jordan.

Read on for everything we know about Sinners from Ryan Coogler:

When does Sinners come out?

The film arrives in theaters April 18.

How long is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners?

The film’s runtime is two hours and 18 minutes.

Who is in the cast of Sinners?

Michael B Jordan leads the ensemble, and he portrays twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Hailee Steinfeld stars as Mary. Jayme Lawson, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Omar Miller, Li Jun Li, Jack O’Connell, Christian Robinson and more also star.

What is Sinners about?...

As Christopher Nolan's historical thriller, The Odyssey, runs deep into production, more information is coming out about which characters the upcoming tentpole's A-list cast will play. The latest report seemingly reveals who Robert Pattinson will portray in the epic action fantasy film.

According to the Italian magazine, Chi (via ComicBookMovie.com), Pattinson is set to portray Hermes in The Odyssey, which has been in principal photography since late February. In ancient Greek mythology, Hermes was a mischievous deity known as the messenger and herald of the ancient gods, typically guiding souls to the underworld. Hermes was also associated with many things, including thieves, travel, fertility, luck and animal husbandry.

Pattinson boarded The Odyssey last November, joining a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron and John Leguizamo. Pattinson previously worked with Nolan on the 2020 sci-fi action thriller, Tenet, and...

Sinners, the latest collaboration between star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, promises some bone-chilling moments as the supernatural horror film takes things to an extreme, vintage style. The period drama's IMAX trailer shows Jordan's twin protagonists proverbially dancing with the devil, setting up their inevitable faceoff with the undead.

On Mar. 26, Warner Bros. released a new IMAX trailer for Sinners. The latest preview shows Jordan's central characters, twin brothers Smoke and Stack, throwing an event in their native Mississippi, where they indulge in a good time and get wild with some women they encounter. However, an ominous voice warns that "you keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home," suggesting there's more to the people the brothers interact with than meets the eye. The trailer then turns up the heat, showing a burned-down house and a lit lamp with someone saying "Peekaboo" with bad intentions.

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film has by no means, a small premise. An adaptation of the classic “The Odyssey,” the film includes a large cast of some of the biggest Hollywood stars. But cast member John Leguizamo says Nolan still manages to make the production feel like an independent film.

“Dude, you know the thing is, okay he’s got a crazy budget, it’s not small, but he runs [it] like an indie film because he’s not doing it by committee, he’s not doing it by what the studio says,” Leguizamo said in a recent interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

“He’s like an indie filmmaker but with crazy money,” he added.

“The Odyssey” stars Matt Damon as Odysseus in a cast that also includes Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie and Jon Bernthal.

The film is “a mythic action...

John Lithgow has reflected on working with director Christopher Nolan on Interstellar. Lithgow starredwith Matthew McConaughey and Timothée Chalamet in the 2014 space epic.

Lithgow recently spoke to Variety about the highlights of his legendary career, which have included receiving two Academy Award nominations for his performances in 1982's The World According to Garp and 1983's Terms of Endearment. A later career highlight was playing McConaughey's world-weary father-in-law in Nolan's Interstellar.

John Lithgow Calls Interstellar a "Masterpiece"

"I consider [Interstellar] Chris Nolan's masterpiece, but he's come up with a few masterpieces," Lithgow conceded. "But a great time and I got to work with Timothée and watch him turn into a superstar. A much, much, much bigger deal than I am!"

Lithgow reflected on one particularly powerful scene in Interstellar, where his character Donald goes with son-in-law Cooper and grandson (Chalamet) to a baseball game after famine has wiped out most of the world's population.

The future of James Bond is taking shape following Amazon’s takeover! Veteran producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal are reportedly in talks to take charge of the next chapter in the iconic spy franchise.

In recent weeks, rumors have been making rounds about who would lead the franchise after Amazon’s shocking takeover of full control from longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

Now, sources confirm that Heyman and Pascal are in negotiations for the job. While Amazon has not officially announced anything, it seems like only a matter of time before the deal is finalized.

Related: New Report Claims James Bond Will Remain British and Male Under Amazon

Amazon executives Mike Hopkins, Jen Salke, and Courtenay Valenti have chosen Heyman and Pascal for their experience and success with major film franchises.

David Heyman is a British producer known for handling massive hits like Harry Potter,...

A Ryan Coogler film that takes place in Mississippi during the year 1932, the final year before abolishing the Volstead Act, Sinners is a movie that takes place in one intense night. The film stars Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers who return to their hometown, hoping for a new beginning, only to realize there is something much darker waiting for them.

A hidden speakeasy offers people a place to drink and relax at a time when alcohol is highly illegal. But on this one night, danger comes knocking in a different form—vampires.

A still from Sinners | Credits: Warner Bros.

The night beasts target a lively juke joint, and both the brothers, along with everyone inside, must find a way to survive till morning. This upcoming film is filled with horror, action, and history, making it one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.

We have mentioned a few exciting reasons...

If you’re a fan of cinema, you’ll know the name Christopher Nolan. The director is one of the very few modern filmmakers who still gets to bring bold, creative visions to life on a blockbuster scale. The reigning champ of the intellectual box office hit, Nolan has enjoyed a storied career in Hollywood thanks to his consistency in producing pulse-pounding cinema that also has the capacity to make you think. His obsession with the theme of time, invisible special effects, and multi-layered plot structures have dazzled film viewers for decades at this point.

Nolan studied English Literature, believe it or not, at University College London. While at university, he was the president of the Film Society and met his wife and future producing partner, Emma Thomas, on campus. His first feature film was 1998’s “Following,” but his career really took off with the groundbreaking “Memento” (2000). The Guy Pearce...

A new behind-the-scenes look at Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, has made its way online courtesy of an Instagram post from Leonidas Christopoulos, who is the Chief Executive Officer at the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center in Greece. Christopoulos visited the set and took a number of pictures of his experience, including meeting with the cast — Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland — and director Christopher Nolan himself. You can get a peek at Bernthal and Holland’s characters below.

When translated to English, the post reads,

“Today, I had the honor of meeting Sir Christopher Nolan, a visionary director whose films inspire audiences around the world, as he brings Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, to life in our country.

It was a pleasure to chat with the great cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, John Bernthal and Lupita Nyong’o, as well as Dame and producer Emma Thomas, along with the executives of Faliro House,...

A few months ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Elliot Page. Production on the movie has already begun, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Related: Fresh Images From the Set of ‘The Odyssey’ Show Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland in Action

Now the movie has added yet another start to its...

A few months ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Elliot Page. Production on the movie has already begun, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Related: Universal Repotedly Hires 5,000 Extras for Epic ‘The Odyssey’ Opening Scene in Morocco

Now the movie has added yet another start to its lineup as Jovan Adepo...

In the wake of Amazon’s surprise acquisition of creative control over the James Bond franchise from longtime stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the e-commerce giant faces a critical choice: What filmmaker will guide 007 into its new era?

There might be no time to die, but for Amazon, the right choice might be worth waiting for.

According to half a dozen industry insiders that spoke to TheWrap, Christopher Nolan remains both the top choice and the perfect filmmaker to reinvigorate Bond. Last week, another outlet reported that Nolan almost came close to directing a Bond movie after “Tenet,” yet he opted to direct “Oppenheimer” instead because Barbara Broccoli wouldn’t grant him final cut. Nolan is currently filming Universal’s “The Odyssey” which is set for theatrical release on July 17, 2026, so Nolan’s schedule might not align with Amazon’s immediate plans, but waiting for him to complete...

Exclusive: Shōgun star Cosmo Jarvis is the latest to join Christopher Nolan and Universal’s all-star epic The Odyssey.

Filming is underway in Morocco (before the team heads to Sicily) on the anticipated project, whose cast is led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, Elliott Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee and Corey Hawkins. Jarvis rounds out the cast.

The film is currently set for a release in Imax on July 17, 2026. Nolan produces with Emma Thomas.

Nolan’s mega-budgeted latest is an adaptation (by him) of Homer’s epic poem composed around the 8th century Bce. As one of the foundational poetic texts of Western literature, the story follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan war. The ancient Greek epic illustrates a true hero’s journey...

For the second consecutive year, the Best Picture Oscar has been all in the family.

Husband and wife Sean Baker and Samantha Quan have earned statuettes for producing the comedy-drama “Anora,” one year after spouses Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas won the same award for “Oppenheimer.”

Baker and Quan, who shared the award with producer Alex Coco, are the fourth — or fifth, technically; see the “Lord of the Rings” team below — romantic partners to score the Oscar’s most coveted prize.

Julia Phillips was the first female producer to ever win Best Picture, 51 years ago, for the 1973 mystery drama “The Sting,” which she produced alongside Tony Bill and her then-husband Michael Phillips. They divorced the same year as their Oscar win, but continued to work together, producing “Taxi Driver” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”

Phillips wrote the brutal, blistering and best-selling memoir “You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again,...

A few months ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to begin in early 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories that is still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Filming for the movie has already started in the UK and Morocco, and the first leaked set video showcased a battle taking place. The video has since...

For nearly a century, the Academy Award for Best Actor has been one of Hollywood’s highest honors. Year after year, this award has recognized actors who’ve completely lost themselves in their roles. This stage brings powerful performances, unforgettable characters, and raw emotions to the big screen.

From amazing biopics to heart-wrenching dramas, these wins don’t just celebrate talent; they show the evolving stories, themes, and performances that are loved by audiences and critics alike.

But beyond the golden trophy, there’s something else that always steals the spotlight—the acceptance speeches. Whether emotional, inspiring, or deeply personal, these moments give us a rare glimpse into an actor’s journey, struggles, and the gratitude he feels. So, here’s a look at the Best Actor winners from the last fifteen years and the words they shared when they took home Hollywood’s biggest prize.

15. Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer...

A few weeks ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to begin in early 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories that is still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Filming for the movie has already started in the UK and Morocco, and the first leaked set video showcases a battle taking place:

Night time Battle scene...

A few weeks ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to begin in early 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories that is still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Filming for the movie has already started in the UK and Morocco, and the first set images showcase Nolan on the Moroccan set:

Filming in the Aeolian Islands,...

Matt Damon goes Greek for The Odyssey

Matt Damon is looking epic. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan revealed a first-look image from his upcoming adaptatation of Homer‘s The Odyssey, which will feature Damon in the lead role of Odysseus. The star-studded ensemble also includes Oscar winners Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron, as well as Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo, Jon Bernthal, and Benny Safdie.

According to Universal, Nolan’s follow-up to Oppenheimer, which he wrote and will coproduce with wife Emma Thomas, will be 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.” It is slated to open on July 17, 2026.

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“The Odyssey” has got its hero.

Matt Damon will play Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.” He will appear alongside an expansive cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

Damon’s role was revealed Monday morning through the film’s official X account. The post included a photo of him in character and read, “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026.”

“The Odyssey” follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers.

Universal, a long-time Nolan collaborator and the film’s distributor, said in December that “The Odyssey” is a “mythic action epic shot...

Mia Goth has been added to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey. The film, which adapts Homer’s ancient epic, will bring the legendary tale of Odysseus to life using state-of-the-art IMAX film technology and is set for a July 17, 2026 release.

Goth joins a roster of well-known actors that includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. Universal, the film’s distributor, described the project as a mythic action feature that presents Homer’s narrative for the first time on IMAX screens.

Christopher Nolan, who writes, directs, and produces the film, leads the production alongside his wife, Emma Thomas, under their Syncopy banner. Production is scheduled to begin in the spring, with parts of the film shot in Sicily.

Filming will take place on the island of Favignana—locally known as “goat island”—which is...

Scream queen Mia Goth has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s IMAX epic “The Odyssey,” Variety has confirmed. She will appear alongside a growing cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

“The Odyssey” follows the Greek hero Odysseus on his world-spanning journey home after the Trojan War. The story was originally written by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by contemporary readers.

Universal, the film’s distributor, said in December that the film 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.”

The film is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. Nolan will write and produce as well as direct. His wife, Emma Thomas,...

A few months ago news broke that Nolan’s mysterious upcoming project is an adaptation of ‘The Odyssey.’ Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a global action epic based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ It will use new IMAX technology and hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

The movie already has a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. Production is expected to begin in early 2025, with Nolan writing and producing alongside Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is one of the oldest stories still read today. It tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his challenging journey home after the Trojan War.

Several reports have already claimed that Nolan will remain faithful to the more fantastical nature of The Odyssey, which is a first for him, as even his sci-fi films...

What do you do when you’ve been to the vast reaches of space, reversed the temporal flow, ventured into the dreamscape – and, most importantly, swept the Oscars? With a three-hour, doom-laden, politically-driven historical drama, no less? In the wake of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan could do basically anything. His choice: go full Homer with an adaptation of epic Greek poem The Odyssey. It should add a new quiver to the legendary director’s bow – his first swords-and-sandals epic, possibly his first fantastical film, and one that brings him a new leading man.

With pre-production rapidly ramping up on Nolan’s next movie, here’s what we know so far:

Tom Holland is said to be the lead

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Tom Holland on our screens – following Uncharted and Apple TV drama The Crowded Room, he’s been treading the boards on the West End in Romeo & Juliet.

John Leguizamo is the latest star to join the cast of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” He will appear alongside previously announced cast members Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie and Jon Bernthal.

Universal shared last month that the film “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.”

Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem “The Odyssey” remains one of the oldest pieces of literature still read by modern audiences. It chronicles the story of Greek hero Odysseus during his tumultuous journey home following the Trojan War.

“The Odyssey” is due in theaters on July 17, 2026. Nolan is set to write and will produce with Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

As Variety exclusively reported this week, the film will be partly filmed in Sicily,...

Filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie is the latest to join Christopher Nolan’s next project ‘The Odyssey.’

Safdie joins the previously announced cast of Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.

The project is an adaptation of the Greek epic poem written by Homer. When making the reveal about the project in December, Universal described it as a “mythic action epic” shot worldwide using brand new Imax film technology.

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The poem tells of the Greek hero King Odysseus and his tortuous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. It is a journey filled with interruptions and influence from the gods (not to mention a few Cyclopes). The story also involves Odysseus’s wife and grown son, who must contend with aggressive suitors who have designs on the throne.

In Ryan Coogler's upcoming horror movie, Sinners, vampires won't be the only supernatural forces Michael B. Jordan will have to contend with. The latest trailer for the 1930s set horror flick, which also stars Hailee Steinfeld, Jayme Lawson, and Jack O'Connell, revealed even more (maybe too much?) of the gruesome action and thrills in store when the film hits theaters on April 18. While vampires are the main focus of the movie, the newest teaser promised more supernatural mysteries, which Ryan Coogler recently delved into.

Speaking at a virtual press conference for Sinners (via The Hollywood Reporter), Ryan Coogler teased that Sinners is about a lot more than the devilish vampires, played by O'Connell and Steinfeld. "The film is very genre fluid," Coogler began. "It switches in and out of a lot of different genres. Yes, vampires are an element, but it’s not the only supernatural element in the movie.

Some Marvel fans might still be hoping for a miraculous announcement for Blade, but Ryan Coogler’s Sinners might just fill that void. The filmmaker jumps to his first original since his debut Fruitvale Station with frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming horror film. The trailers have hinted at being a vampire film set in the Jim Crow era.

Coogler’s last film was MCU’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The filmmaker mentioned that Sinners was far from just a vampire film and was his most personal film yet. He also credited noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas for guiding him through filming on IMAX cameras.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners does Blade before Marvel Michael B. Jordan in Sinners | Credits: Warner Bros.

Ryan Coogler began his career with short films and then made his directorial debut with Fruitvale Station. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the film focused...

In the latest trailer for Ryan Coogler's upcoming horror film Sinners, audiences got the first real glimpse at the vampires featured in the film. However, the acclaimed director recently revealed that although vampires are a major element of the movie, he intended to make a movie about much more than just vampires.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Coogler provided some more insights into Sinners at a virtual press conference for the trailer's launch, explaining that while the trailer showcases vampires in action, it isn't the only supernatural element audiences will witness when they see the film. "The film is very genre fluid," Coogler said. "It switches in and out of a lot of different genres. Yes vampires are an element, but it’s not the only supernatural element in the movie. The film is about more than just that.” Coogler would further add that Sinners is also "about American music...

From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: Sinners. In theaters on April 18, here’s a first look at the brand new trailer.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, “At a virtual press conference for the movie’s trailer launch, Coogler, whose previous two outtings were the two Black Panther films for Marvel Studios, teased that although vampires were definitely in the film, the movie has a lot more going on.”

The film opens in theaters on April 18.

Coogler said he, “shot the movie on 65mm film, even getting advice from Christopher Nolan...