Hollywood Minute: Matt Damon as “Odysseus”

Matt Damon reunites with Christopher Nolan for "The Odyssey," a modern take on Homer's epic.

(CNN)- Matt Damon reunites with Christopher Nolan for “The Odyssey,” a modern take on Homer’s epic. Universal released a photo of Damon as Odysseus, with a cast including Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. Damon, who previously collaborated with Nolan on “Oppenheimer,” described the director’s work as “immersive,” saying, “It just kind of grabbed you.” The film arrives in theaters July 2026.

“Trinity” examines the nuclear tests’ impact on the Navajo Nation, featuring firsthand accounts of devastation.  One interviewee  stated, “They were reckless and they, they destroyed our land, they did away with our fathers, they killed a lot of people, in a form of genocide.” “Without Arrows” follows a Lakȟóta family for 13 years, showcasing their struggles and cultural resilience. The film showcases their struggle to survive while saving their  culture for future generations. Both documentaries are available on DVD and VOD.