Brutal battles, towering monsters, a long and perilous journey home, and one absurdly large wooden horse. Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey is shaping up to be the biggest film of the summer, and the first major look at it has now arrived through the new issue of a well-known film magazine. Nolan has taken one of the greatest stories in human history and brought it to life on a colossal scale, turning the tale of Odysseus and his men making their treacherous way back to Ithaca into an unmissable spectacle.
The story was captured with IMAX cameras across wild oceans and wide-open landscapes, with an all-star cast in tow. The issue goes behind the scenes for two days on set, following Nolan, his cast and crew as they travel the globe to film this gigantic myth.
Behind The Scenes
Inside, there are conversations with the director himself, producer Emma Thomas, and stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson. It was a production like no other, one that involved battling bees, climbing mountains and shooting in places where nobody had ever filmed before. There's also a visit to Nolan's post-production Mount Olympus, along with brand new images from the movie.
Three Collectible Covers
A film this immense called for more than a single cover, so there are three different variants to collect. The first shows Matt Damon as Odysseus in his armour, ready to set off on his long road home.
The second features Anne Hathaway as Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, holding the fort in Ithaca while scheming forces fight for power. The third sees Tom Holland as Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and Penelope, heading out on his own quest to find his long-lost father.
This month's subscriber cover, meanwhile, is a mythical rendering of Odysseus' storm-battered boat, illustrated exclusively for the issue by Paul Shipper.
What Else Is Inside
It isn't all about The Odyssey, either. The issue faces dinosaur danger in The End Of Oak Street, turns apocalyptic with Ridley Scott and Jacob Elordi on The Dog Stars, digs into a cartoon feud in Coyote Vs. Acme, and slips into survival mode with Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, plus plenty more.
The issue lands at local newsagents from July 3, where readers can pick their preferred cover. The Odyssey, meanwhile, arrives in cinemas from July 17.
