Ryan Hurst has joined the ever-growing ensemble of Christopher Nolan’s swords and sandals motion epic, The Odyssey, which is presently in manufacturing in Morocco, and stars Matt Damon because the legendary hero Odysseus. Most famously recognized for his roles in FX’s Sons of Anarchy and AMC’s The Strolling Lifeless, Hurst is simply the newest addition to an already stacked solid, per The Hollywood Reporter. The actor’s function has not been disclosed but, so it is unclear how he’ll match into the story, which adapts Homer’s historical Greek poem of the identical title.
The poem tells the story of Odysseus as he embarks on a ten-year trek residence to Ithaca within the aftermath of the decade-long Trojan Warfare. He faces a number of trials and tribulations alongside the best way, not least of which incorporates the Greek god of the ocean, Poseidon, looking for revenge on the traveller after he blinds his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. Nolan’s adaptation is anticipated to deal with Odysseus’ perilous journey, however an enormous prop piece glimpsed on set suggests the backstory may also be addressed, both in a prologue or flashback sequences.
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Whereas the id of Hurst’s character stays below wraps (or, on this case, protected below armor), there are many roles to fill within the sprawling saga. The actor has proven versatility in his earlier roles, with Harry “Opie” Winston in Sons of Anarchy being the epitome of the ‘strong-silent’ sort, whereas his flip as Beta in The Strolling Lifeless demonstrated a extra villainous aspect, which might spell bother for Odysseus if he takes on the function of an antagonist. Different memorable roles for Hurst embody Keep in mind the Titans, We Have been Troopers, and extra just lately, enjoying Milligan within the Disney+ collection Mysterious Benedict Society.
Who Performs Who in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’?
Whereas Damon is locked in for the lead function in The Odyssey, different names within the star-studded ensemble embody Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Web page, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Invoice Irwin, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. This month additionally noticed the arrival of a beloved Shōgun star to the solid, although that function is presently unknown too, with lots of the actors introduced for undisclosed roles to this point.
Whereas Common Footage has not shared official affirmation of which characters the actors shall be enjoying, Greek media retailers have reportedly lifted the lid on a few of their identities. Amongst them is Tom Holland, who’s reportedly enjoying Odysseus and Penelope’s grownup son, Telemachus. Within the poem, Telemachus goes searching for his wandering father and a latest photograph from the set of the upcoming adaptation reveals Holland shall be journeying by ship for at the very least a part of that, however the place he finally ends up stays to be seen when The Odyssey reaches theaters on July 17, 2026.
Supply: The Hollywood Reporter
The Odyssey
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July 17, 2026