Overview
- In a new Empire interview, Nolan says Warner Bros. initially hired him to direct 2004’s Troy before Wolfgang Petersen reclaimed the project after Batman vs. Superman was abandoned, and Petersen’s version later grossed nearly $500 million worldwide.
- Nolan says Batman Begins was offered to him as a “consolation prize,” a turn that ultimately launched his celebrated Batman run.
- He explains that enduring interest in Ancient Greek storytelling, including specific images like the Trojan horse, kept drawing him back to the material.
- Nolan’s The Odyssey is slated for July 17, 2026 with a star ensemble led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, and Benny Safdie, and it was shot entirely on IMAX 70mm.
- Entertainment outlets report a budget exceeding $250 million and say some advance IMAX 70mm screenings have already sold out a year ahead of release, though these details have not been formally confirmed by the studio.