Epic battles. Massive monsters. A long journey home. And a seriously huge horse. The Odyssey is set to be the biggest film of the summer – legendary
Epic battles. Massive monsters. A long journey home. And a seriously huge horse. The Odyssey is set to be the biggest film of the summer – legendary director Christopher Nolan tackling one of the greatest stories in human history, and bringing it to seismic cinematic life. With his blockbuster vision, the tale of Odysseus and his men making the treacherous pilgrimage home to Ithaca is about to become an unmissable spectacle, captured with IMAX cameras across wild oceans and open expanses, with an all-star cast to boot. And the recent issue of Empire is here to bring you right into the heart of it all. Action!
This month’s issue features unbeatable access to The Odyssey, going on set for two days with Christopher Nolan, his cast and crew as they cross the globe to film the ultimate myth on a gigantic scale. Inside, we speak to the director, producer Emma Thomas, plus stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson about a spectacular production like no other – one that involved battling bees, climbing mountains, and shooting in locations where nobody has shot before. Also featuring a visit to Nolan’s post-production Mount Olympus, it’s packed with insights you won’t read anywhere else, brand recent images from the movie, and much more.
A film this immense demands more than one cover – and there are three The Odyssey variants to collect. The first sees Matt Damon’s Odysseus in his armour, ready to embark on his long journey home.
The second cover sees Anne Hathaway as Penelope, wife of Odysseus, holding the fort in Ithaca as nefarious forces vie for power.
And the third cover sees Tom Holland as Telemachus, son of Odysseus and Penelope, going on his own quest to search for his long-lost father.
Plus, this month’s subscriber cover is a mythical depiction of Odysseus’ storm-battered boat, illustrated exclusively for Empire by Paul Shipper.
And that’s not all. This issue also faces dinosaur danger in The End Of Oak Street; gets apocalyptic with Ridley Scott and Jacob Elordi on The Dog Stars; investigates a cartoon beef in Coyote Vs. Acme; gets into survival mode with Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil; and plenty more.
You won’t want to miss this issue – to get yours, just agree to delivery of this massive wooden horse, with no ulterior motives. Or, visit your local newsagent from July 3 to get a copy. Order the issue online, and choose your cover, here. The Odyssey comes to cinemas from July 17.
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