The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
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"'A real pinch-me moment': Tom Holland on his role in The Odyssey."
— Tom Holland , Celebrity
Key People
Anne Hathaway is an American actress acclaimed for her performances in various films.
Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer.
Christopher Nolan is a renowned film director known for his work on many acclaimed films including Oppenheimer.
Lupita Nyong'o is a Mexican-Kenyan actress and filmmaker, known for her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave.
Matt Damon is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in blockbuster films.
Robert Pattinson is an English actor known for his role in the 'Twilight' film series.
Tom Holland is a British actor known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zendaya is an American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
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The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
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