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Every controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ from casting to costumes
Christopher Nolan's forthcoming adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" has attracted controversy for months ahead of its cinema release, with criticism ranging from casting choices and historical accuracy to remarks by the director dismissing his critics. The film, an epic fantasy action-adventure, has become a lightning rod for debate even before audiences have had the chance to see it, adding pressure to what is already one of the most costly R-rated productions ever made.
The production carries a budget of around $250 million (£197 million), with a further estimated $125 million (£98 million) spent on marketing. Analysts believe the film will need to gross more than $700 million (£551 million) worldwide simply to break even. Its cast includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron, with Nolan, 55, directing.
In short
- Nolan's "Odyssey" has faced controversy over casting and accuracy
- Film cost $250m to make, needs $700m+ to profit
- Stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya
Explained simply
Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director of "Oppenheimer" and "Interstellar", is adapting Homer's "The Odyssey", an ancient Greek epic about a warrior's return home. The film is being made with a production budget of around £197 million, plus approximately £98 million in marketing costs, making it one of the most expensive films ever produced.
The scale of investment creates significant financial pressure on the project. Industry analysts estimate the film needs to earn more than £551 million worldwide simply to break even, which has made it the subject of intense public scrutiny and debate even before its release.
The cast includes major Hollywood actors such as Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron. Nolan, 55, is directing the film as an epic fantasy action-adventure adaptation of the classical source material.