The Odyssey’s John Leguizamo Describes What It’s Like Working On The Christopher Nolan Movie, And I Have FOMO

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Ever since it was revealed that Christopher Nolan would take on an adaptation of The Odyssey, there’s been a lot of buzz about it. The excitement has grown even stronger as cast members like Jesse Garcia have spoken highly of the epic adaptation. Now, John Leguizamo is adding his thoughts to the mix regarding his experience working with Nolan on this much-anticipated movie set for release in 2026. What Leguizamo has shared about the filming process only fuels my anticipation and makes me wish I could observe the action during production.

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie adaptation of The Odyssey, undeniably stands as one of the most highly anticipated book-to-screen transformations approaching. This epic production draws inspiration directly from the vast, classical Greek poem penned by Homer. It appears that the grandeur of this film project has particularly piqued John Leguizamo’s interest, who recently offered some tantalizing insights to People. Most notably, it seems the actor is thrilled about the breathtaking filming locations and the “star-studded” cast he gets to collaborate with.

We found ourselves in breathtaking settings, spanning across seven different nations: Morocco, Greece, Sicily, Los Angeles (back once), and now Nolan is bringing work to both L.A. and America – an incredible feat! The cast is massive and diverse, featuring a wide range of American talent. I’m absolutely smitten with this project!

Working alongside a filmmaker as talented as Christopher Nolan in these stunning locations is nothing short of amazing! I mean, who wouldn’t be thrilled at the prospect of collaborating with such exceptional actors? If you found the cast for Oppenheimer impressive, just wait – Nolan has raised the bar even higher. In addition to Leguizamo, this star-studded lineup includes heavyweights like Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. To put it another way, working on this project with such an incredible cast and production feels like a dream realized.

John Leguizamo, while extolling the virtues of the high-profile production, specifically singled out Christopher Nolan’s exceptional directing abilities. In the past, Leguizamo had declined significant roles for seemingly trivial reasons, as he confessed. Yet, when it came to collaborating with Nolan, he jumped at the opportunity without hesitation. Leguizamo, aged 64, likened Nolan, the director of “Interstellar,” to a legendary filmmaker, and I believe this comparison is justifiable.

Experiencing someone akin to a visionary – much like working alongside Stanley Kubrick might have felt – was an extraordinary encounter. This person crafted realms that were distinctively unique, reflecting a thought process unlike our own.

Could I please just watch this movie now? Hearing that Christopher Nolan is involved makes me really confident that “The Odyssey” will be fantastic. Others have also praised Nolan, including Charlize Theron, who seems enthusiastic about being part of this ambitious project. With all the positive buzz, I’ll definitely be there in a theater when the movie premieres on July 17, 2026.

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2025-07-07 23:07