Jon Bernthal Joins Christopher Nolan's Star-Studded Adaptation of 'The Odyssey'

The film, based on Homer's epic poem, will be a mythic action epic shot with new IMAX technology and is set for a July 2026 release.

Jon Bernthal, known for roles in 'The Punisher' and 'The Bear,' has been cast in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey.'
The movie is an adaptation of Homer's foundational epic poem, chronicling the perilous journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War.
Bernthal joins a high-profile cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron.
Universal Pictures announced the film will utilize innovative IMAX technology and is scheduled to premiere on July 17, 2026.
Production is expected to begin in February 2025, marking Nolan's second collaboration with Universal following his acclaimed film 'Oppenheimer.'