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Travis Scott & James Blake Reunite for ‘The Odyssey’ Soundtrack Closer ‘When I’m Home’: Listen
Travis Scott has released "When I'm Home," a new track made with James Blake and composer Ludwig Göransson, as the closing song for the soundtrack to Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey." The collaboration marks Scott's feature film debut, in which he plays a bard reciting ancient Greek epics, and his voice is the first heard in the movie. It builds on Scott's existing working relationship with Nolan, who previously enlisted him for "The Plan" on the "Tenet" soundtrack in 2020.
The soundtrack was released on Friday 17 July 2026 alongside Nolan's film, which is based on Homer's epic poem. "When I'm Home" features dreamy production and lyrics referencing the fleet, the sirens and the Battle of Troy, mirroring Odysseus's journey home to Ithaca. Nolan has said he cast Scott partly to draw a parallel between oral poetry traditions and rap, and the film's cast also includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyong'o.
In short
- Travis Scott and James Blake made "When I'm Home" for "The Odyssey" soundtrack
- Scott makes his feature film debut, playing a bard in Nolan's epic
- Track references Greek mythology themes, released with the film on 17 July 2026
Explained simply
Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" is based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem about a hero's long journey home. Travis Scott, a rapper and music producer, has contributed to the film's soundtrack alongside composer Ludwig Göransson and musician James Blake, whilst also appearing in the film as a bard.
Scott plays a character who recites the ancient epics, with his voice being the first heard in the film. This builds on his prior work with Nolan, who previously enlisted him to contribute to the "Tenet" soundtrack in 2020.
Nolan has explained that he cast Scott partly to draw a creative parallel between traditional oral poetry and rap music, both of which involve performers recounting stories to audiences. The film features an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyong'o.