The Odyssey Premiere Has US Questioning Who’s the Richest A-Lister (Spoiler: It’s Not Tom Holland)
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Get ready, folks, because The Odyssey is here to claim your attention (allegedly). With a cast that feels like a Hollywood Hall of Fame induction ceremony, we've got Zendaya, Matt Damon, and that Anne Hathaway. Seriously, do they even have time to breathe in between all this acting? This glorious spectacle is crafted by none other than Christopher Nolan, a director who thinks 'ambitious' is just an average Tuesday. He’s adapting a little ditty from Homer about a Greek king attempting to get his life back on track post-Trojan War. Riveting, huh?
Our favorite chaos agent, Matt, is taking on the role of Odysseus, while the fashion icon known as Queen Anne has her hands full fending off suitors during his long absence (because why wouldn’t she?). And get this—it’s a whole thing. Nolan’s latest adventure comes with a jaw-dropping $250 million budget, touted as his ‘most extreme project yet.’ Imagine the stress levels—good luck with that. Oh, and let’s not forget it’s the first feature shot entirely in IMAX 70mm. Apparently, bigger is always better in Hollywood.
Now, let’s talk money. Who's the richest one in this star-studded lineup? Spoiler: it’s definitely not Tom We-Get-It-You’re-Cute Holland. And while we’re on the subject, let’s not ignore Nolan, whose films have grossed over $6 billion globally. He’s basically the king of filmmakers, but who’s counting?
Nothing screams ‘epic’ quite like a Greek myth reimagined by a guy who never met a high-budget spectacle he didn’t like. Whatever.
Popcorn optional.
—Kit