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Nolan Films “The Odyssey” 91 Days, Six Countries, No Green-Screen

7/19/2026

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Director Christopher Nolan filmed “The Odyssey” over 91 days in six countries without using green-screen.
Production sites included Morocco’s Aït Benhaddou for Troy, Greece’s Voidokilia Beach and Methoni Castle for Ithaca, and Italy’s Favignana island and Castello di Santa Caterina for the palace.
Iceland’s Hjörleifshöfði caves and Snæfellsnes peninsula captured the underworld scene with prophet Tiresias.
Matt Damon called the July 17, 2026 premiere a cold, wet expedition.

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Story summary

Director Christopher Nolan filmed “The Odyssey” over 91 days in six countries without using green-screen.
Production sites included Morocco’s Aït Benhaddou for Troy, Greece’s Voidokilia Beach and Methoni Castle for Ithaca, and Italy’s Favignana island and Castello di Santa Caterina for the palace.
Iceland’s Hjörleifshöfði caves and Snæfellsnes peninsula captured the underworld scene with prophet Tiresias.
Matt Damon called the July 17, 2026 premiere a cold, wet expedition.