Hollywood relocated to Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, the world’s largest annual convention for film industry professionals and media. The event, focused on studio showcases, industry networking, and exclusive trailer previews, brought big news for several high-profile literary adaptations.
The Odyssey: The countdown to Hot Greek Summer is officially on, as Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic tale is set for release July 17. Nolan treated CinemaCon attendees to an exclusive look at extended footage that included the Trojan horse and a first glimpse of the Cyclops. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway as Penelope and Tom Holland as their son Telemachus. Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, and Elliot Page are among the absolutely stacked cast, which also features Charlize Theron as Helen of Troy.
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