Nolan, Hathaway and Damon discuss epic scope of The Odyssey
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Brian Formo · Letterboxd Journal
AI-generated summary based on Letterboxd Journal · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 13, 2026
Key points
- Nolan redesigned IMAX gear for The Odyssey.
- The film will be shot entirely on 70mm IMAX.
- Damon and Hathaway discuss modern relevance of Zeus’s law.
Christopher Nolan explains how he reinvented IMAX equipment for his upcoming adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, which will be shot entirely with 70mm IMAX cameras. Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway describe how the film translates Zeus’s law to contemporary themes.
The project aims to balance accessibility for newcomers with expectations of those familiar with the classic, featuring a large‑format production that Nolan estimates involved over two million feet of film.
Read the original story: Letterboxd Journal — by Brian Formo