A new teaser for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, The Odyssey, revealed rapper Travis Scott in a first-look appearance. The teaser aired during the AFC Championship game on Fox on January 25, 2026.
Nolan’s Epic Cast Takes Shape
Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem features a star-studded cast. Matt Damon will portray Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, while Tom Holland will play his son, Telemachus. Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, and Mia Goth also feature in the film.
The teaser showed Scott interrupting a scene with Jon Menelaus and Holland’s Telemachus, silencing a hall with a warning of war. He proclaimed, “A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy,” accompanied by images of the Trojan War.
Following the teaser’s broadcast, clips quickly went viral online, though many were subsequently removed from X/Twitter due to copyright claims, suggesting a deliberate strategy to maintain some surprises for theatrical audiences.
A Familiar Collaboration
This is not Scott’s first collaboration with Nolan. He previously contributed the track “The Plan” to Nolan’s 2020 film, Tenet. At the time, Scott described the film as “very fire,” while Nolan praised Scott’s “immediate, insightful and profound” contributions to the film’s musical and narrative structure.
Cillian Murphy, a frequent collaborator with Nolan, will not appear in The Odyssey, but has expressed excitement about the project. Elliot Page, who previously starred in Nolan’s Inception, described reuniting with the director as a “joy.”
The Odyssey follows the critical and commercial success of Nolan’s 2024 film, Oppenheimer, which earned over $975 million worldwide and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nolan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Travis Scott’s role in The Odyssey?
The teaser revealed Scott’s character interrupting a scene and delivering a warning about impending war, specifically referencing a “trick to break the walls of Troy.” The full extent of his role remains unknown.
When will The Odyssey be released?
The Odyssey is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026.
Who stars in The Odyssey?
The film boasts a large ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Mia Goth, and Travis Scott.
Given the film’s impressive cast and Nolan’s track record, what kind of audience reception do you anticipate for The Odyssey?
