Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest directors of this generation. With movies like Memento, The Dark Knight, and Interstellar under his belt, Nolan has proven that he can make blockbusters. His latest movie, Oppenheimer, practically swept the Oscars, and it has led to lots of anticipation for his adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.
The Odyssey is easily one of Nolan's most ambitious movies yet. After all, the Greek story is one that requires lots of care, as well as authenticity to the source material. So far, big-name actors like Zendaya, Matt Damon, and Tom Holland are all set to star in the movie. In a trailer from a few months ago, fans even spotted Travis Scott, which led to some interesting reactions on social media.
In a new interview with TIME, Nolan was asked about his casting decisions. This included his decision to put Scott in the film. This led to a thoughtful answer from Nolan, who felt as though it was natural to include a rapper in the movie.
Travis Scott To Star In The Odyssey
“I cast him because I wanted to nod towards the idea that this story has been handed down as oral poetry, which is analogous to rap," Nolan explained.
If you remember, Travis Scott had a theme song for the movie TENET, which is another Nolan picture. With that being said, it is clear that these two have a relationship of sorts.
If you are excited for The Odyssey, you're not going to have to wait much longer. The movie is officially coming out in theaters on July 17. It is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the entire year, although there are always risks that it could be a flop. Whatever the case may be, Nolan fans are both excited and curious for the new film.
