Cinemaa Odysseia, by Christopher Nolan, will be the first movie recorded 100% in Imax

Odyssey (The Odyssey), adaptation of the classic Greek myth to be directed by Christopher Nolan (OPPENHEIMER), will make history by becoming the first commercial feature film to be run entirely with cameras IMAX in film.

The announcement was made by IMAX CEO, Rich Gelfondduring an event in Cannes last Thursday (15). To date, these new film cameras are reserved exclusively for Christopher Nolan. After completing the filming of OdysseyIMAX intends to make them available for leasing to other interested directors.

IMAX enthusiast

Nolan is a declared enthusiast of the format IMAXhaving used cameras in sequences of Dunkirk, Interstellarthe trilogy The Dark Knight, Tenetand, extensively, in OPPENHEIMEROscar winner for best film in 2024 and had much of his box office generated in IMAX rooms (over $ 190 million, about 20% of the total raised).

However, shooting a whole long with the film IMAX cameras, known to be large, heavy and noisy (unlike IMAX, lighter and silent digital cameras, used in recent productions such as Thunderbolts* and the coming Superman), was considered unfeasible so far.

The news was only possible because, after the success of OPPENHEIMER, Nolan He challenged IMAX: Improve the technology of the film cameras, making them lighter, silent and solving questions such as the 70mm movie digitization and processing to streamline the visualization of daily filmed material, known as “Dailies”.

“Chris called me and said: ‘If you can solve the problems, I will do [A Odisseia] 100% in IMAX. ‘ And that’s what we’re doing” Rich Gelfond in Cannes. He added that Nolan you “He forced to rethink this side of our business, our movie recorders, our movie cameras.“

The new IMAX cameras are reported as 30% quieter, which can help mitigate the problem of muffled dialogues in some movies of Nolanand considerably lighter. New film digitization and processing techniques will also allow a faster workflow for the “dailies”.

What is the story of Odyssey?

Based on the classic Greek epic poem, the film will follow the journey of Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) in its long and dangerous trip back home after Trojan war. For ten years, he will face challenges such as the Polyphemus Cyclopsthe seductive Mermaidsthe mysterious Calipso nymph and the powerful Circe witchwhile trying to overcome the obstacles imposed by the gods. Meanwhile, in Itaca, his wife Penelope You need to deal with suitors who dispute your throne, believing that Odysseus will never return.

Who is in the cast of Odyssey?

The film has a starry cast, including several actors who have worked with Nolan in previous projects. Check out the main names confirmed, according to the magazines Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter:

• Matt Damon – Odysseus
• Anne Hathaway – Penelope
• Tom Holland – Telemaco
• Zendaya – Athena
• Charlize Theron – Circe
• Benny Safdie – Agamenon
• Lupita nyong’o – Clitemnestra
• Robert Pattinson – Unveiled paper
• Jon Bernthal – Unveiled paper
• HIMESH PATEL – Unveiled paper
• Elliott Page – Unveiled paper
• Bill Irwin – Unveiled paper
• Samantha Morton – Unveiled paper
• Jesse Garcia – Unveiled paper
• Will Yun Lee – Unveiled paper
• Corey Hawkins – Unveiled paper
• Nick Tarabay – Unveiled paper
• Jimmy Gonzales – Unveiled paper
• Maurice Compte – Unveiled paper
• Cosmo Jarvis – Unveiled paper

Where Odyssey Are you being filmed?

The recordings have already begun and are being made in Morocco and Siciliaplaces that refer to the setting of the Odysseus journey, the protagonist of the story. According to Varietymore locations should be added throughout production.

In a statement published by Universal Pictures At the end of 2024, the studio described the project as an “mythological epic of filmed action around the world with the most advanced IMAX technology.”

What to expect from Odyssey?

Adaptation promises to be an overproduction of mythological action, combining the classic narrative with the characteristic visual style of Nolan. With a heavy cast and filming in authentic locations, Odyssey It can become one of the greatest productions of the filmmaker and one of the most anticipated films of 2026.

When Odyssey Do you get to theaters?

The film is scheduled to premiere on July 17, 2026 and will be released in IMAX for the Universal Pictures. The date was officially announced in October 2024.

Source:The Hollywood Reporter

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