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‘The Odyssey’ Screenplay Is Now Available to Buy Online
The complete screenplay for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is now available to preorder online, giving fans the chance to read the dialogue and scene descriptions behind the filmmaker's mythological epic. Published by Faber & Faber, the 240-page paperback is due for official release on 4 August, and has already topped Amazon's bestseller chart despite not yet being out. The publication continues a pattern for Nolan, whose scripts for previous films have also been released as standalone books.
"The Odyssey" stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside a large ensemble including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron, and follows his journey home after the Trojan War. The film has performed strongly since release, taking $124.5 million domestically and $264.1 million worldwide over its opening weekend, alongside strong reviews (an "A" CinemaScore and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes). Its success has also boosted interest in Homer's original text, with sales of "The Odyssey" up 76% year-to-date, echoing similar screenplay releases for "Oppenheimer", "Tenet", "Interstellar", "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Trilogy".
In short
- Nolan's "Odyssey" screenplay is available to preorder, out 4 August
- Already Amazon's No. 1 bestseller before release
- Film earned $264.1m worldwide opening weekend with strong reviews
Explained simply
"The Odyssey" is filmmaker Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, which follows the warrior Odysseus as he journeys home after the Trojan War. The film stars Matt Damon in the lead role alongside an ensemble cast. Homer's poem is one of the most celebrated works of classical literature, written thousands of years ago.
Christopher Nolan is known for releasing the screenplays of his films as published books. Screenplays for his earlier films including "Oppenheimer", "Inception" and "Interstellar" have been published in this format. This practice allows readers to study the written dialogue and scene descriptions that form the basis of these films.
The film has achieved commercial and critical success since its release, earning substantial revenue worldwide and receiving strong reviews. The release has coincided with increased interest in Homer's original text, with sales of classical editions rising notably. Film adaptations of classic literature frequently prompt interest in their source materials.