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Christopher Nolan casts Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway in The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan has chosen Matt Damon to play Odysseus and Anne Hathaway to play Penelope in his adaptation of The Odyssey. Nolan worked with longtime casting director John Papsidera on the selections. The ensemble pairs Nolan regulars with new additions to realize the filmmaker’s distinct interpretation of the epic poem.

• Matt Damon is cast as Odysseus.
• Anne Hathaway is cast as Penelope.
• John Papsidera served as Nolan’s casting director on the film.
• The cast combines Christopher Nolan’s longtime collaborators with new performers to support his unique take on the classic story.