Benny Safdie Joins Christopher Nolan’s Star-Studded Cast Of ‘The Odyssey’

Benny Safdie reunites with Christopher Nolan for 'The Odyssey'. What does this new collaboration mean for the film and Safdie’s growing career? Find out more here.

Benny Safdie, the actor who was last seen in Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Oppenheimer’ is once again teaming up with the legendary director for his upcoming film The Odyssey. After impressing audiences with his role as physicist Edward Teller in Oppenheimer, Benny Safdie has joined a stellar ensemble cast for his mythic action epic.

The project is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, is already generating buzz with its high-profile lineup that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and with Benny Safdie joining this remarkable list of actors, the anticipation around The Odyssey only grows stronger

The Odyssey promises to be a visually stunning spectacle, using new IMAX technology to bring the classic tale to life. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. The film, set to release on July 17, 2026 will explore themes of heroism, divine intervention and family loyalty, featuring well-known characters like Odysseus’s wife, Penelope and their son, Telemachus. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

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Benny Safdie’s involvement in The Odyssey marks another exciting chapter in his growing career. Not only is he continuing his partnership with Christopher Nolan but he also remains one of the sought-after actor in Hollywood. Recently, Safdie co-wrote and starred in the Showtime series The Curse and is set to direct his first solo feature film The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson. Despite being widely known for his directorial work with his brother Josh Safdie, Benny’s acting career has been thriving with roles in films like Good Time and Licorice Pizza.

The addition of Benny Safdie to Nolan’s team has fans eager to see how this talented actor-director will contribute to the ambitious project. With a cast this star-studded, it’s clear that Nolan’s next film will be one to watch.

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