Damon only had supporting roles inChristopher Nolan’s 2014 filmInterstellarand the director’s 2023 filmOppenheimer.
I hope I’m wrong about that, though.
One of Odysseus’s divine allies isAthena, the goddess of war and wisdom.
Antinous leads the other suitors in their dark schemes in Ithica, which include attempting to assassinate young Telemachus.
Theron is experienced at playing charming and manipulative"femme fatales"across multiple genres in film.
Most notably, Theron portrayed the evil Queen Ravenna inSnow White and the Huntsmanand Cipher in theFast & Furiousfranchise.
Theron’s prior acting experience makes her a prime choice to portray a character like Circe.
Likewise,she already worked with Damonin the 2000 filmThe Legend of Bagger Vance.
Based on her actions and motives in the story,Calypso is neither good nor evil inThe Odyssey.
An actor would need to achieve the right balance in character to play Calypso well in Nolan’s film.
Nyong’o’s acting experience should allow her to bring an excellent performance of the morally complex Calypso.
The Odysseyportrays King Menelaus as a wise and hospitable ruler who fought alongside Odysseus in the Trojan War.
He is also known for playing tough, intimidating, and sometimes humorous in movies.
One could easily see Hardy as a former soldier after seeing his many action movie roles.
It also helps that Serkis has worked with Nolan before, having starred in his 2006 filmThe Prestige.
