The Odyssey
Legendary directorChristopher Nolan announced that his next filmwould be an adaptation of Homer’s epic poemThe Odyssey, and as impressive as the already-announced cast is, it’s missing one frequent Christopher Nolan collaborator who would be perfect for the movie.
The long-form piece of classic literature follows the Greek hero Odysseus on his ten-year journey to his homeland after the Trojan War.
The story features many of the most famous names from Greek mythology, including Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena, among other gods, heroes, and monsters.
With so manyhigh-profile roles involved in the telling ofThe Odysseyand the sheer prestige that comes with a Christopher Nolan movie, the announced cast for the movie is predictably loaded with stars.
As was the case withOppenheimer, Nolan has assembled a star-studded list that already includes Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and more.
Some actors, like Damon and Hathaway, have collaborated with Nolan in the past, but so farThe Odysseyis still missing one key Nolan collaborator who would be an excellent fit for the historical epic.
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Rumors about what Christopher Nolan’s new movie would be after Oppenheimer did not predict The Odyssey, as there were wild reports about the plot.
The Odyssey Would Be Perfect For A Christian Bale & Christopher Nolan Reunion
The Two Haven’t Collaborated Since 2012
Christian Bale is one of Christopher Nolan’s most frequent collaborators, although three of the movies he starred in for Nolan were the three chapters of the iconicDark Knighttrilogy.
The highly-acclaimed trilogy is still recognized as one of the greatest comic book-based movie series ever, and its central chapterThe Dark Knighteven garnered eight Academy Award nominations to go with two wins.
The Odyssey is director Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s iconic Greek epic poem that follows Odysseus’s grueling 10-year journey home from the Trojan War.
Bale starred in the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman, and his strong performances were a centerpiece of each of the action superhero films.
Confirmed Cast Members For Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey
Actor/Actress
Past Christopher Nolan Collaborations
Anne Hathaway
The Dark Knight Rises,Interstellar
Charlize Theron
None
Lupita Nyong’o
Matt Damon
Oppenheimer,Interstellar
Robert Pattinson
Tenet
Tom Holland
Zendaya
Given Christian Bale’s long history of exceptional dramatic performances, he would be a perfect fit for the epic action and drama of Odysseus' dangerous journey from Troy to Ithaca.
Although Nolan probably already has someone else in mind for the role of Odysseus himself,Bale’s gravitas and esteem would make him an ideal choice for one of the key deities or monstersthat plays a role in Odysseus' journey.
He would be a great choice for Zeus, the king of the gods, or perhaps Polyphemus, the Cyclops who Odysseus famously confronts.
Christian Bale Has Sadly Done Just One Nolan Movie Outside The Dark Knight Trilogy
Their First Collaboration Was A 2006 Psychological Thriller
As great as the collaboration between Nolan and Bale was onThe Dark Knighttrilogy, they have regrettably only worked together one other time.Bale starred alongside Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Caine in Nolan’s 2006 psychological thrillerThe Prestige, which chronicled the ever-escalating rivalry of two magicians in Victorian London.
Bale starred once again in a dual role, as a man and his twin brother who each lived part-time as the same man.
The dueling personalities showcased Bale’s range, while the mind-bending narrative showcased Nolan’s prowess as a film-maker and visual storyteller.
Michael Caine holds the record for most collaborations with Christopher Nolan, as he has appeared in eight of Nolan’s 12 movies.
The Odysseywon’t be short on talent, given the sheer scale of the adventure that Nolan’s next movie will cover.
Despite the names that have already been announced for the movie, it seems likely that more will be added to the cast list between now and the movie’s July 2026 release date.There is plenty of time for Christian Bale to be added toThe Odysseyin a key role, which would be an exciting notion given his history with Christopher Nolan.
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The Odyssey is director Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s iconic Greek epic poem that follows Odysseus’s grueling 10-year journey home from the Trojan War.
