Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, has released its first suitably epic trailer. For those completely new to the story of the Odyssey, it follows the brave Odysius, who attempts to bring himself and his men back to their home of Ithaca following the Trojan War. Unfortunately, a multitude of obstacles get in their way, and the journey takes a full decade, which in addition to his time in the war, means Odysius is away from home for 20 years. The story showcases Odysius battling and reasoning with numerous creatures and entities, such as the Cyclops, Cersei, and Calypso, among others.
The trailer begins with a beautiful shot of the graves of countless soldiers in what appears to be the direct aftermath of the siege of Troy. It then cuts to Benny Safdie's Agamemnon, before whom Matt Damon's Odysius kneels. The armor worn by Agamemnon has been critiqued for historical inaccuracy, resembling more modern designs.
We then witness a series of shots providing a look at Odysius walking from the beach through a forest, as well as the royal palace of Ithaca, and individual shots of Tom Holland's Telemachus and Anne Hathaway's Penelope, the son and wife of Odysius, respectively. Over this footage, Odysius declares, "Nothing could stand between my men and home, not even me," as his ships sail the sea.
There are also scenes of the Trojan horse being pulled from the ocean, with its interior showing one of Odysius's men being stabbed, necessitating silence to keep their plan. Another adventure shows the entry into the Cyclops's cave, played by Bill Irwin, featuring miniatures and animatronics. The trailer continues with Odysius's encounters, battling supernatural forces, and visiting the underworld, culminating in Poseidon's wrath at sea.
The trailer ends on an emotional note as Penelope asks Odysius to promise his return, to which he responds, "What if I can't?" Nolan masterfully sets up the stakes and epic nature of Odysius's journey in this preview.