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Did You Know Barry Keoghan Once Asked Stan Lee To Make Him A Superhero? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Barry Keoghan’s journey from a fan to a Marvel superhero is a remarkable example of manifestation. He once expressed his desire to join the Marvel universe, and years later, that dream became a reality.

Back in 2013, before Hollywood knew his name, Keoghan took his shot. He tweeted at the legendary Stan Lee, hoping to land a superhero gig. No response. No acknowledgment. Just a young actor manifesting his dream. Fast forward a decade, and boom—he’s in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If that’s not the definition of speaking things into existence, what is?

Keoghan plays Druig in Eternals, a film introducing a fresh batch of heroes and some serious cosmic drama. But what makes this even better? His journey from a hopeful tweet to standing among Hollywood’s biggest stars in a Marvel movie.

Exclusive: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey for Universal Pictures is growing by three more as Nick Tarabay, Jimmy Gonzales and Maurice Compte have joined the cast in unspecified roles, sources tell Deadline.

Nolan’s mythic action epic, shot with new Imax cameras, is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer which follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will. The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.

The cast is led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron. The ensemble also includes Himesh Patel, Elliot Page,...

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...

Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee are the latest actors to sign on for Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey. The movie is being produced by Universal, and though their roles are still under wraps, it’s a major step for both actors.

This film, shot with the latest Imax cameras, is inspired by the ancient Greek poem by Homer. The story follows Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, and his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces huge challenges like the monstrous Cyclops and treacherous Sirens, all while trying to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

The star-studded cast also includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron. Other actors like Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton will also appear.

This movie is set to release in Imax on July 17, 2026, a date that...

Exclusive: Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey from Universal, sources close to production tell Deadline. Their roles are under wraps.

Nolan’s mythic action epic, shot with new Imax cameras, is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer which follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will. The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.

The cast is led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron. The ensemble also includes Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin and Samantha Morton.

As Deadline has previously reported,...

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In terms of modern filmmaking, it's hard to do better than Christopher Nolan. Even dating back to his early works such as "The Prestige" and "Memento," it was clear that this man was something special. Everyone is going to have their favorites and yes, to an extent, film is a subjective medium. That said, Nolan's broad critical acclaim coupled with his ability to deliver a commercial hit makes him unrivaled in the 2000s. Rather quantifiably, he has proven himself to be the most consistently bankable director working in Hollywood today, and one pretty eye-popping stat proves it.

Nolan had a run from 2008 to 2017 that was, in a word, ridiculous. That run includes the $1 billion beloved blockbuster smash "The Dark Knight," his mind-bending thriller "Inception," DC's one-time highest-grossing movie ever "The Dark Knight Rises," the ambitious modern sci-fi classic "Interstellar," and...

Alex Ross Perry revealed an unexpected inspiration for “Pavements,” his experimental musical biopic concert film about the American indie band Pavement: Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning epic “Dunkirk.” Speaking at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where he is screening both “Pavements” and “Videohaven,” the indie director called Nolan’s effort “one of the most structurally incredible, miraculous scripts ever written.”

“This is a hundred-million-dollar World War II film that, to me, had to be my influence in making this documentary,” he continued. “It has three storylines: one that takes place over a week, one that takes place over a day, and one that takes place over an hour, and 80% of the way through the movie all of them converge at the same point at the same time. I had never seen anything like this done in a script before. It works when you read it and it works when you watch it.

You might expect that a man who has been doing production and set design on feature films for more than 30 years would be a bit jaded, and that earning a seventh Academy Award nomination for his work would be met with a shrug. But that’s not how it’s been for Nathan Crowley. Instead, the man who has made a career of being Christopher Nolan’s go-to production designer exudes joy and excitement while discussing his Oscar bid for Wicked on the eve of final voting on Feb. 11.

“I just wish we could do it all again,” asserts Crowley (watch his full Gold Derby interview above). When his interviewer expresses surprise at this declaration given that the usual feeling is one of relief, he assures, “I think we’ve all been spoiled, because nothing will live up to that experience. I look back on the two years I was...

I'm not saying that watching a war movie about the rising tide of fascism and the choices we make to either give in or fight back feels oddly relevant these days ... but, well, maybe that's exactly what I'm saying. If there's any genre that we can rely on to comment directly on our present-day political climate, after all, it's this one. In recent years, WWII films have given us high water marks such as "Oppenheimer" and especially the disturbing horror of "The Zone of Interest." But, like clockwork, we always seem to get an annual slew of titles ranging from "forgettable" to "downright misguided." It's frustratingly common to make an undistinguishable feature that either tips into jingoistic territory or settles for shallow inspiration. It's much more difficult -- yet rewarding -- to create something both timeless and urgent with one immaculately-crafted effort.

"Number 24" (also stylized as "Nr. 24") accomplishes all this and more.

Audiences will be getting a double dose of director Mouly Surya this year. The Indonesian filmmaker’s new feature The City Is A Battlefield closes International Film Festival Rotterdam this weekend.

Sold by Asian Shadows, it already has a Dutch distributor, Periscoop, who plan to launch it in Dutch cinemas in April, having previously released her 2017 Cannes Directors Fortnight title Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts.

Surya has another feature in post-production, thriller Tukar Takdir, which should be ready by the autumn.

All this comes at a busy time for Surya, who recently made her English language debut with Netflix thriller Trigger Warning,...

Tom Hardy portrayed the character of Eddie Brock in Sony’s Venom franchise for six whole years. While the star is known for playing rugged characters on screen, it was his first time being part of a superhero franchise. Needless to say, he won over the fans very quickly with his fantastic performance.

Tom Hardy in Venom | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

As such, questions about his experience and preparation for the role have hounded the fans for a long time. Surprisingly, Hardy admitted in an interview that he wasn’t quite sold on the idea at first. What changed his perspective, though, was none other than his son.

His son was the one to properly introduce him to the character, and so when he got the script for the movie, the tug of war between the primal and logical self drew him in, and hence the titular character came alive...

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.

Christopher Nolan’s next big epic at Universal, The Odyssey, has added Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin and Samantha Morton.

For Patel, Page and Irwin, it’s a reteam with the 2x Oscar-winning filmmaker. Patel starred in Nolan’s 2020 Tenet, Page in 2010’s Inception, and Irwin in 2014’s Interstellar. For 2x Oscar nominee Morton, it’s her first time working with Nolan.

The foursome join a booming ensemble that counts Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron.

Nolan’s mythic action epic, shot with new Imax cameras, is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer which follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will. The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe,...

There are only so many directors in the annals of cinema who audiences know by name. Yes, movie buffs can rattle off the names of plenty of filmmakers, from Guillermo del Toro to David Lean and many, many others in between. But for regular audience members, there's only a few who earn the same name recognition of big-deal movie stars. Currently, there may only be four: Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese. Think all you like about these auteurs, but they've made so many excellent, memorable, iconic films that audiences know their work and their names so well you can just list out their surnames. 

However, due to the fact that all of these men continue to make films in the era of review aggregation online, and because there are so many critics from which to select when you visit sites like Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes, it's...

Why does Christopher Nolan have a strict no-phone policy while shooting? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Christopher Nolan aims to create a distraction-free environment, which is the key to creating cinematic magic. “Phones have become a huge distraction, and people work much better without them,” he once told Esquire.

This method isn’t just about cutting out unnecessary noise; it’s about immersing every member of the crew into the “bubble of alternate reality” required for his films. At first, it wasn’t easy for everyone, Nolan admitted, but over time, even the skeptics came around. “I’ve had a lot of crews thank me,” he alluded.

And it’s not hard to see why. Nolan’s sets are like clockwork, each cog crucial to bringing his intricate visions to life. His movies are experiences. From the mind-bending twists of Memento to the intense spectacle of Dunkirk, every frame screams dedication. And keeping distractions at bay?...

What Did Christopher Nolan Say About Netflix’s Movie Streaming Strategy? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Christopher Nolan has always been a staunch defender of the theatrical experience, from the massive IMAX spectacle of Dunkirk to the intricate storytelling of Inception. So, when he lashed out at Netflix for its streaming-first approach, it was no surprise. “Netflix has a bizarre aversion to supporting theatrical films,” Nolan asserted in an interview with IndieWire.

“They have this mindless policy of everything having to be simultaneously streamed and released, which is obviously an untenable model for theatrical presentation.” For Nolan, cinema’s magic is in theaters—big sound, towering visuals, and shared vibes. Streaming doesn’t compare. Dunkirk proved it, with its land, air, and sea action peaking on IMAX.

Netflix backed films like Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories, but Nolan wasn’t sold. “The investment that Netflix is putting into interesting filmmakers and interesting...

The first movie that Christopher Nolan made for a big Hollywood studio is still the most underrated film of his career — and even the director himself agrees. Ever since his groundbreaking Batman reboot made him a household name, Nolan has practically been a franchise unto himself. Along with Quentin Tarantino, he’s one of the only filmmakers whose name alone can attract huge crowds to movie theaters. No one else could make a blockbuster out of a three-hour biopic of a physicist, but Oppenheimer became Nolan’s highest-grossing non-Batman movie (and third highest-grossing film overall).

Nolan is one of the only directors left who can command a nine-figure budget for an experimental original story. He earned enough trust with Warner Bros. to get them to commit as much money to movies like Inception, Interstellar, and Tenet as they would a reliable comic book movie. Nolan’s next film, a star-studded adaptation of The Odyssey,...

One of the most successful actors and directors that the world has ever witnessed, Clint Eastwood remains a pop-culture icon even at the age of 94. Bursting onto the scene with his ice-cool breakout turn in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy, Eastwood would go on to cement his status as cinema's quintessential badass with his bow as anti-hero cop Harry Callahan in the wildly popular Dirty Harry movie series. Complementing his best movie character roles with a string of acclaimed directorial efforts over the years, the American also boasts four Academy Award wins from 11 nominations.

A Western icon, many of Eastwood's best movies take place within the genre he made his name in. However, the actor has also demonstrated a penchant for starring in or directing a number of prominent war movies throughout his career. Typically bringing his accomplished style of film making to the table with great effect, Eastwood's performances,...

Hans Zimmer names Inception his most technically innovative film score. Directed by Zimmer's frequent collaborator Christopher Nolan, Inception was released in 2010 and earned over $839 million worldwide. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio among an ensemble cast and followed a group of people with the ability to infiltrate and influence others' dreams. It earned positive reviews and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four.

In a recent interview with Vulture, Zimmer reflected on the creative process behind the Inception score, explaining how he manipulated the very fabric of time through music. He described Inception as a perfect example of this technique, where different musical elements at varying tempos intersected in harmony, creating a soundtrack that was as integral to the storytelling as the visuals. Zimmer also touched on his work for Nolan's Interstellar. Check out his comments below:

Inception because I managed to go and f--k with the very fabric of time.

Cillian Murphy Discussed Interstellar (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan? That’s a collab for the ages. Oppenheimer just added another epic chapter to their nearly 20-year partnership. But even with all the badass roles Murphy’s had in Nolan’s films, there’s one flick he totally wishes he’d been in — Interstellar.

In an interview with The Independent, Murphy admitted that he’s often fantasized about joining the 2014 space epic. Interstellar has always been a deeply emotional experience for him, especially after seeing it in theaters with his young kids. “I adore Interstellar just because I find it so emotional,” Murphy confessed. “I remember seeing it in the cinema when I had little kids. It just had a big impact on me. It broke my heart.”

However, Murphy wasn’t bitter about not being cast in the film. He recognized that Nolan made the right choices with the film’s cast.

In the layered and complicated history of DC’s live-action film industry, one of the most iconic films to ever come into existence was Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. Spanning the eras of birth, evolution, and death, the three films rewrote DC history through the enigmatic lens of Nolan’s visionary saga.

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight in Batman Begins [Credit: Warner Bros.]

But for every great creation, there also exists an antithesis that argues against everything that a work stands for. Nolan’s Dark Knight saga too came under fire for representing a worldview that was deemed problematic by some fans. Although art is always up for interpretation and exploration, fans can often lend the wrong meaning to a project, thus ruining its central message and making it divisive among fans, as a result.

Christopher Nolan’s Batman saga becomes divisive The Dark Knight Rises [Credit: Warner Bros.]

After the resounding bomb of the 1997 George Clooney film,...

Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning movie that made $740 million at the box office has landed on Netflix's Top 10 US chart a decade later. The visionary filmmaker is known for masterfully combining complex storytelling with visual spectacle, which often does very well at the box office, making him the seventh-highest-grossing director of all time, and is often showered with major accolades, including two Oscars. One of Nolan's first films, 2000's Memento, did very well at the box office, grossing over $40 million on a small $5–9 million budget and received two Oscar nods, one for Nolan's nonlinear screenplay.

Nolan's first true blockbuster was The Dark Knight, which made over $1 billion at the box office, the highest-grossing film of 2008, and won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger's menacing performance as the Joker. Next, Nolan leveraged that success to make his own original sci-fi film, Inception, which also saw box office success,...

In the 97 years that the Academy Awards have been going, certain genres have always remained the underdogs, regardless of how general audiences may feel about them at any given time in history. When it comes to science-fiction, for example, only two entrants in the genre have actually walked away with the Best Picture Oscar, and both are more recent than you might expect. In point of fact, there hadn't been a single Best Picture-winning sci-fi film at all until Guillermo del Toro's sci-fi horror romance "The Shape of Water" came up for air in 2017. Nevertheless, del Toro's story of a woman (Sally Hawkins) falling for a merman (Doug Jones) managed to check all the required boxes at the time, winning Best Picture over the likes of "Call Me By Your Name," "Get Out," "Dunkirk," "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," "Darkest Hour," "The Post," "Lady Bird," and "Phantom Thread." 

This...

In a groundbreaking development for cinema enthusiasts, it has been revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his long-time collaborator, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, have tested IMAX’s next-generation 65mm film camera for their upcoming epic, The Odyssey. According to our sources, this collaboration signals that van Hoytema will serve as the Director of Photography (Dp) for Nolan’s much-anticipated project, ensuring the continuation of their iconic visual style. Here’s why this news is monumental for the world of cinema.

Hoyte van Hoytema: “Celluloid is alive-and-kicking” The Legacy of Nolan and Hoytema

Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema’s partnership has redefined modern cinema’s visual language. Their collaboration began with Interstellar (2014), a visually stunning journey through space, and continued with Dunkirk (2017), Tenet (2020), and Oppenheimer (2023). Each film showcased the duo’s mastery of blending large-format filmmaking with cutting-edge technology and traditional celluloid techniques. Hoytema’s commitment to film as a medium is unwavering.

Christopher Nolan has often been praised as one of the most iconic directors to exist in this generation. From mind-bending sci-fi films to the relationship dynamics between characters, only few can reach the level that Nolan is at.

Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinem, licensed under Cc-by-sa-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

However, even the great director had humble beginnings. Even his first blockbuster movie had some inspiration. Memento is a 2000 film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Guy Pearce in the leading role. However, this isn’t the first time a backwards concept has been used in a film.

Christopher Nolan’s Memento may have been “inspired”

The film was so exceptional because it starts at the end of the story. We trace back through time (metaphorically) with Guy Pearce’s Leonard Shelby as he investigates his memory loss.

Ben Kingsley (right) in a sill from Betrayal | Credits: Horizon Pictures

The film received worldwide fame and critical acclaim,...

Over the decades, Christopher Nolan has hardly ever failed to bring to the table something truly epic and immersive, worthy of all the love, praise, and accolades it gets. Interstellar ranks among those very projects, as it perfectly blended the themes of space exploration and humanity’s quest to find new habitable planets while incorporating that emotional element into it all.

Interstellar. | Credits: Paramount Pictures.

To say the least, the film has been as outstanding as could be asked for, as Nolan proved to be the best filmmaker for the project, understanding its vision immaculately. But the film wasn’t always supposed to be this way, for if Steven Spielberg had continued to head the piece, it would have resulted in a sci-fi including aliens, killer robots, and Chinese bases on other planets.

Interstellar was originally Steven Spielberg’s passion project Steven Spielberg. | Credits: Image by Gage Skidmore / Licensed under...

Was Cillian Murphy emotionally impacted after Interstellar? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Alright, let’s go full throttle, because Cillian Murphy isn’t here for the bland, generic interviews—he’s keeping it real and revealing his heart in the process.

In a chat with The Independent (via Hindustan Times), Murphy straight-up dropped that Interstellar is the one Christopher Nolan film he wishes he could’ve been in. Let that sink in. Not Inception, not The Dark Knight. Nope. It’s the 2014 sci-fi tearjerker about wormholes, time, and McConaughey crying in space.

But Murphy’s not mad about missing out. “I adore Interstellar just because I find it so emotional. I remember seeing it in the cinema when I had little kids. It just had a big impact on me. It broke my heart. I love watching his films when I’m not in them because you don’t have to freak...

Christopher Nolan, renowned for his dedication to cinematic excellence, is set to bring Homer’s epic saga, The Odyssey, to life with the revolutionary Next-Gen IMAX film cameras. Universal Pictures confirmed the news four days ago, announcing that the film, titled The Odyssey, will open in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026. As YMCinema accurately predicted, Nolan’s choice to use cutting-edge IMAX film technology marks a significant milestone in both his career and the filmmaking industry.

Next-Gen IMAX film camera, Nolan and Damon

Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ 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 and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026

Universal Pictures A Mythic Tale Meets Mythic Technology

The Odyssey will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,...

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was described as a mythic action film by Universal Pictures in their announcement and it seems like the studio is not holding him back from achieving this feat. According to an insider report, the upcoming epic is set to be mounted on a whopping $250 million budget, making it Nolan’s most expensive film yet.

The filmmaker has proven to be extremely profitable in the past. His previous film Oppenheimer, which was his first collaboration with Universal, was a blockbuster and earned $976 million at the global box office. His earlier films have also been highly profitable, with films like The Dark Knight and its sequel earning more than $1 billion.

Christopher Nolan’s rumored budget for Matt Damon starrer The Odyssey is more than Oppenheimer Matt Damon in The Great Wall | Credits: Universal Pictures

While his films are unpredictable in their treatment, one can be assured that...

Christopher Nolan’s new film has been revealed to be an adaptation of The Odyssey. Universal Pictures announced the film on Tuesday, revealing a release date of July 17, 2026. Nolan’s film boasts a star cast of Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. However, fans are most thrilled about the film because of the director’s use of new IMAX film technology.

Christopher Nolan on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Credits: CBS

Earlier, Nolan’s Oscar-winning film, Oppenheimer, singlehandedly revived one art that took backstage when digital filmmaking became popular. It was the Interstellar director who made IMAX popular among cine-goers and gave back jobs to many IMAX projectionists with his latest film.

Christopher Nolan’s biggest weapon for The Odyssey is the brand-new IMAX technology Matt Damon in Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal; Anne Hathway in The Idea of You | Credits: Prime Video; Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Far from Home...

Harry Styles is a musical superstar, but he’s also a very talented actor!

The “Watermelon Sugar” crooner made his big screen debut in 2017′s Dunkirk. Since then, he’s pursued a career as a movie star while still ruling the charts with his music.

He was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and led two acclaimed films in 2022 alone. Like any other actor, though, Harry has been in the running for some major roles that he did not end up landing.

Some of those he was only considered for at early phases in the casting projects. Others he auditioned for before someone else was cast. Harry even passed on a couple of projects for various reasons!

We gathered together everything we know about the roles that Harry was considered for. The list even includes two movies that were already released in 2024 and another that premiered today.

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Despite an enviable filmography that affords him the luxury of increasingly impressive projects, there is one, 22-year-old, underrated Christopher Nolan film that I would like to see the director channel more in the future. Nolan has built up his reputation as one of the best directors working today, making mostly original IPs into mega-successful blockbusters, as well as turning his hand to a major fandom with The Dark Knight trilogy.

Pull focus out, though, and Nolan's filmography is varied, with a good mixture of multiple genres, despite unifying themes. Nolan isn't pumping the brakes soon either, even after his Award-winning Oppenheimer. His next project will be a huge undertaking: an adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, with the mythic fantasy starring a rich vein of talent including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong'o.

The scale of that project should come as no...

26 years into his career, Christopher Nolan is charging along on one of the most remarkable creative and commercial runs the film industry has ever seen. Since he burst onto the scene with his breakthrough second feature "Memento" in 2001, all he's done is make one critically acclaimed box office hit after another. Considering the sizable budgets he's become accustomed to working with, it's a winning streak that any of our big-swing maestros can't match. Even Steven Spielberg experienced critical and/or commercial turbulence at this point in his career, with films like "1941," "Empire of the Sun," "Always," and "Hook." But aside from "Tenet" (which would've been a blockbuster had the Covid pandemic not kept the vast majority of moviegoers out of theaters over the summer of 2020), all of Nolan's films have doubled their production budgets at the global box office, and are currently rated fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.

How best...

In case you haven't heard, Christopher Nolan's deeply heartfelt space drama, "Interstellar," was recently re-released in IMAX to celebrate its 10th anniversary, and it has become a box office hit all over again. Upon its announcement, the film's entire one-week-only run quickly sold out across 166 screens, grossing a higher per-theater average than box office juggernauts like "Wicked" and "Moana 2." Tickets became so hard to find that they were being scalped and price gouged on the secondary market, like cinema's Taylor Swift. In response, IMAX has since extended the run twice over, capitalizing on the film's strong word-of-mouth and turning it into one of the year's must-see films... again!

The return of "Interstellar" proves why IMAX is the future of filmgoing. The company is estimated to earn over $1.2 billion in revenue this year, somehow surpassing their unprecedented $1.06 billion gross from 2023. However, it isn't just IMAX that is bringing in the big bucks.

In a twist straight out of a movie script, Guy Pearce was nearly cast in Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, but something dark and blood-curdling kept him out. Nolan, known for his precision in casting, had a strange reason for not bringing Pearce on board. It wasn’t about talent or timing – it was something far more sinister.

Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Credits: Summit Entertainment

Pearce’s vibe just didn’t mesh with the dark and gritty world Nolan had built. You’d think this was just another Hollywood near-miss, but it’s a tale that’s bound to give you chills and leave you questioning what could have been.

Warner Bros. exec blocked Guy Pearce from Nolan’s films, but he’s ready for round two Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Credits: Summit Entertainment

“I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce.” Those chilling...

Director Christopher Nolan has established himself as one of the few filmmakers who can consistently tell fresh stories. Nolan’s films received critical acclaim and the director built his success on the back of his Dark Knight trilogy. However, Nolan has since stayed away from the plague of franchise filmmaking.

Christopher Nolan is known for his unique filmmaking style (Credit: BFI | YouTube).

During an interview, Nolan discussed his link-up with directing a Star Wars movie and admitted to being a fan of the franchise. While he admitted that the space opera saga impacted him as a filmmaker, he couldn’t dare touch the franchise for one important reason. Here is why Nolan revealed he could never direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Christopher Nolan admitted he could never direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens

J.J. Abrams launched a new era of the Star Wars franchise with the first installment in...

The Odyssey is making its way to the big screen under the directorial charm of Christopher Nolan in 2026. The Ancient Greek epic tells the story of the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, as he makes his way back to his home after the Sacking of Troy. While it seems to be an odd film for Nolan to dive into, especially given his foray into science fiction and World War II period pieces, there is a reason why the Interstellar and Tenet director might be well-equipped to tell the story after all.

Christopher Nolan || licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Time has been an important theme in the works of Christopher Nolan, whether it be the non-linearity of it in postmodern narratives, or the nature of time when it comes to human lives The Odyssey tells its story out of order, which might be something right up Christopher Nolan’s alley.

La fecha de estreno: 17 de julio de 2026.

Pues no, no serán helicópteros ni vampiros. Tampoco una incursión (al menos por ahora) en el género de terror. ¡Adiós a las especulaciones! La nueva película del aclamado realizador británico Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) será –redoble de tambores– una adaptación de La odisea de Homero, un antiguo poema épico griego situado en el siglo VIII a.C. que aborda la historia de Odiseo, rey de Ítaca, y su turbulento viaje de vuelta a casa tras la guerra de Troya, según ha anunciado Universal Pictures en la red social X en lo que ha descrito como «una epopeya de acción mítica grabada alrededor del mundo con la última tecnología IMAX».

El reparto confirmado tiene a nombres de primera categoría: Matt Damon (Los instigadores), Tom Holland (saga Spider-Man), Zendaya (Dune: Parte Dos), Anne Hathaway (La idea de tenerte), Robert Pattinson (The Batman), Lupita Nyong’o (Un lugar tranquilo: Día 1...

Gold Derby rounds up today’s top stories in entertainment for Dec. 23, 2024.

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer follow-up revealed: The Odyssey

Universal Pictures revealed in a recent social media post, “Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey 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 and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.” So we still have a year and a half to wait for the extravaganza. It’s set to begin filming in the first half of 2025.

The film will star Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron. It will be Nolan’s first film since Oppenheimer, which won seven Oscars, including the first ever prizes for the popular filmmaker: Best Picture and Best Director. Overall, Nolan has earned eight Oscar noms...

The title, genre, and plot details for Christopher Nolan's next movie have been revealed. The movie already has a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong'o. While this is Holland, Zendaya, and Nyongo'o's first time working with the acclaimed director, the other actors cast so far have starred in other Christopher Nolan movies, including Interstellar, Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Rises, and Tenet.

Universal Pictures has now revealed that the project is officially titled The Odyssey and will be a mythic action movie. It will bring Homer's epic saga of poems, The Odyssey, to life in cinemas for the first time. As detailed in previous reports, the Nolan movie will be filmed with IMAX technology and will be released globally in theaters on July 17, 2026, around the same time of year that Nolan's last movie, the critical and commercial hit, Oppenheimer,...

Christopher Nolan’s next film will be The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s Ancient Greek epic poem, and will release through Universal on July 17, 2026.

Universal confirmed the project today via its X [formerly Twitter] account. The film will be shot ‘across the world using brand new IMAX film technology’, according to the studio.

Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ 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 and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics...

Christopher Nolan’s next film will be The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s Ancient Greek epic poem, and will release through Universal on July 17, 2026.

Universal confirmed the project today via its X [formerly Twitter] account. The film will be shot ‘across the world using brand new IMAX film technology’, according to the studio.

Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ 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 and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

— Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics...

Harry Styles just made his second Marvel appearance in three years, and his cameo was wasted both times. The British singer is no stranger to acting, having a starring role in Don’t Worry Darling and a supporting role in Dunkirk. However, it still felt like a big surprise when Styles scored a role in the MCU. Making his official MCU debut in 2021 during the Eternals mid-credit scene, he was introduced as the Eternal Eros, also known as Starfox and the brother of Thanos.

I was actually excited to see how Marvel would utilize Styles’ character in the future. It would’ve been an expansion of Thanos’ character even after his death, and it would’ve been a chance for Styles to show off more of his serious acting chops. Unfortunately, he has been missing from the MCU since his initial introduction. He did technically make another Marvel cameo recently in Kraven the Hunter,...

Tom Holland recently addressed his new movie with director Christopher Nolan. The film, which currently has no title attached, is set to star Holland alongside Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron, with a release date scheduled for July 17, 2026. Although the movie has become one of the most-talked-about projects in Hollywood, details about it, including its genre, remain a mystery. It seems that this secrecy has now extended to the movie's star-studded cast.

Speaking with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on The Dish podcast, Holland described his meeting with Nolan with excitement, sharing that he was eager to learn about the project despite the limited details. While the actor acknowledged that he doesn't know much about the plot yet, he expressed confidence that the Oscar-winning director would reveal more information when the time is right. Check out Holland's full comments below:

"To be perfectly honest... I don't really know what it's about.

War movies continue to be a powerful medium for exploring the complexities of conflict, heroism, and sacrifice — and some of the best ones have come out in the past decade. Whether the films showcase historical events or modern-day combat, they offer profound reflections on the human cost of war. Each leaves a lasting impression with its powerful narrative, remarkable performances, and exceptional film-making style.

Over the past decade, filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of storytelling, offering fresh perspectives and intense portrayals of wartime experiences. From the gritty realism of 1917 and Dunkirk to the emotional depth of Hacksaw Ridge and American Sniper, these films have captivated audiences with their raw depictions of war’s impact on both soldiers and civilians. There are so many different ways a story of war can be told. Whether it's through brutal realism, introspective thought, or a complete removal from the horrific reality of combat, each vision is important and valid.

The Weeknd’s upcoming 2025 thriller has found two new cast members in Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The two young actors have had an illustrious career so far. Ortega, who started acting at the age of nine and starred in the Disney series Stuck in the Middle, has propelled her career with strong performances in lead roles, and reached a high point with her turn as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday, a role which earned her an Emmy nomination.

Keoghan first stepped into international acclaim in 2017, after his terrifying portrayal of Martin in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer and his small role in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk. In 2022, he starred in the buzzworthy The Banshees of Inshirin and earned an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor and last year he got Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for his disturbing performance in Saltburn. As for Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye,...

A new set photo for the Peaky Blinders movie has been revealed as Netflix confirms the wrap of production. Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his family are coming back after the initial Netflix television lasted six seasons from 2013 to 2022. The gangster drama won a BAFTA in 2018 for Best Drama Series and was awarded numerous other accolades. Following the success of the TV series, development was underway for a Peaky Blinders movie. The film will see Murphy reprise his role as Thomas with a new cast that includes Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson.

Now, Netflix has revealed a new set photo from the Peaky Blinders movie, showing Murphy interacting with newcomer Keoghan. The pair smile at each other as they are dressed in period-appropriate clothing. In addition, Netflix confirmed that production has been completed for the movie. Check out the post below:

That's A Wrap. The Peaky Blinders film has completed production.

Interstellar Box Office Re-Release (North America): Reissue 2nd Weekend Update ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Interstellar has finally done it! It entered the $200 million+ club during the second weekend of its re-release. Christopher Nolan is probably on cloud nine now. After witnessing such a tremendous success with Oppenheimer last year, it continued as he and his team took home the prime awards this season, including seven Oscars. It is another achievement for the Academy Award-winning director as this is one of his most popular movies, and it turned 10 this year. Scroll below for the deets.

It has also achieved the title of the highest-grossing IMAX re-release of all time. According to Collider’s report, the re-release lifted the film’s worldwide IMAX total to $132.3 million, making it the 8th highest-grossing IMAX release ever. The film featured an ensemble cast comprising Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn,...

Korean drama Firefighters rose to the top of the local box office this weekend, despite a swell of political controversy linked to the director’s brother.

The film opened on December 4 and ranked second after its first weekend but has climbed to the top on its second outing, taking $4.38m from just over 657,000 admissions and a 41.9% market share from Friday to Sunday (December 13-15). The 17% uptick in sales from its opening weekend has brought its cume to $11.7m, according to Kobis, the Korean Film Council’s box office tracking service.

Awareness of the film has risen as the brother of...

Christopher Nolan is now one of the most celebrated and revered filmmakers working in Hollywood today. His most recent movie, the critically-acclaimed Oppenheimer, grossed a staggering $975 million worldwide last year, despite being a three-hour, R-rated historical drama. Nolan himself is now a draw for audiences, and there's a great deal of anticipation regarding his upcoming film, which is set for release in 2026.

Though the casts in Nolan movies have been quite varied since the director's big break with Memento in 2000, there are some actors who have cropped up in his films multiple times. Christian Bale, for example, starred in Batman Begins in 2005 before starring in The Prestige the next year. Michael Caine, too, has appeared in The Prestige, the Dark Knight trilogy, Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017), and Tenet (2020). Robert Pattinson, who starred in Tenet, is now also set to join the two-timers club with Nolan's upcoming movie.

Guy Pearce Was Barred...