Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’: Exclusive Photos from Messinia Cave Shoot

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has landed in Kalamata for the second time, generating significant buzz as he prepares to portray the legendary hero Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s ambitious new film ‘The Odyssey.’ The star of ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Interstellar,’ directed by Nolan, takes center stage in this epic adventure, wielding a sword and wearing sandals worth $250 million alongside an all-star cast featuring Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Zendaya as Athena. The 54-year-old actor, casually dressed in jeans and a hoodie, was spotted on Thursday, March 6, mingling with the crowd before flying off to continue filming in the breathtaking Peloponnese region of Greece. Filming has already begun at iconic locations such as Methoni Castle and Voidokoilia Beach, framing Odysseus’ mythical journey. Casting calls for extras have drawn large crowds to Kalamata, indicating the massive extra cast involved in the production. Newsit.gr has secured exclusive photos from the Nestor Cave shoot site, where it is reported that Nolan will construct a six-meter set inside for scenes involving the Cyclops Polyphemus. Following the immense success of ‘Oppenheimer’ in 2023, Nolan chose to leverage his industry appeal to bring this ambitious project to life, ensuring that high school classes worldwide will study his film for decades. ‘The Odyssey’ is set for release on July 17, 2026, with production starting in February 2025. Post-production work is expected to last at least another year. With over a year until its release, no trailer exists yet, but Universal Pictures released a photo of Matt Damon dressed as Odysseus.