Benny Safdie, the actor who was last seen in Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Oppenheimer’ is once again teaming up with the legendary director for his upcoming film The Odyssey. After impressing audiences with his role as physicist Edward Teller in Oppenheimer, Benny Safdie has joined a stellar ensemble cast for his mythic action epic.
The project is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, is already generating buzz with its high-profile lineup that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyoung’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and with Benny Safdie joining this remarkable list of actors, the anticipation around The Odyssey only grows stronger
The Odyssey promises to be a visually stunning spectacle, using new IMAX technology to bring the classic tale to life. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. The film, set to release on July 17, 2026 will explore themes of heroism, divine intervention and family loyalty, featuring well-known characters like Odysseus’s wife, Penelope and their son, Telemachus.
