Christopher Nolan unveils Trojan Horse footage from 'The Odyssey' at CinemaCon
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Christopher Nolan gave audiences at CinemaCon an extended look at his highly anticipated epic The Odyssey, showcasing new footage centered on the legendary Trojan Horse sequence.
According to Variety, the preview focused heavily on the famous moment from Greek mythology, with scenes depicting the Greeks using the Trojan Horse to infiltrate the city of Troy. The footage highlighted both the scale of the battle and the tension inside the wooden structure as soldiers waited to strike.
The presentation also included glimpses of Matt Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, whose journey home after the Trojan War forms the core of the story. The footage reportedly opened with Odysseus in a vulnerable state, reflecting on his past and the life he left behind.
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The film, based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.
Nolan’s adaptation marks one of his most ambitious projects to date, with the film shot entirely on IMAX cameras and positioned as a large-scale retelling of one of history’s most enduring stories.
Set for release in July 2026, The Odyssey is already generating significant buzz following its CinemaCon debut, with the Trojan Horse sequence emerging as a standout moment from the first extended footage.