Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' timeline and myth breakdown hits Variety

Variety is serving up a guide for anyone baffled by Christopher Nolan's latest epic, 'The Odyssey'. The director has reportedly taken Homer's ancient poem and given it his signature mind-bending treatment, complete with jumbled timelines and a massive cast led by Matt Damon as Odysseus.

The film follows the hero's long voyage home after the Trojan War, packed with the monsters and myths of the original tale. According to the outlet, Nolan's ambitious adaptation is another complex, A-list journey designed to challenge audiences.

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