Long before the dawn of the new year, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" had already emerged as one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. A new trailer, which was released on Dec. 22 and has since been viewed over 37 million times, only fueled the fire as fans flocked to see the first extended look at this mythic action epic, toplined by Matt Damon as Odysseus.
With a trailer, new stills, and Nolan's first interview about the film now out in the universe, some of his stars are more open to answering questions about this secretive project. That includes Mia Goth, who plays Melantho in a star-studded cast that also includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, James Remar, Elliot Page, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, and more.
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Goth on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Saturday, where she joined her "Frankenstein" family to pick up another trophy for their work in Guillermo del Toro's epic. Though she wasn't ready to reveal "The Odyssey's" plot details, she was eager to discuss how the experience changed her for the better.
"That was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It really was. It was profound," Goth explained. "I've been such a fan of his work for years. And so to have that opportunity and to witness him and how he directs was incredible. I took a lot from that. The trust that he has in actors was enlightening."
And the actors seemed to return the favor. In a previous interview, Remar told THR, "It's a very respectful, well-assembled cast. No silliness to speak of. Everyone was focused on the task at hand, because he comes with a vision and every brush stroke of his vision is important. There are no hijinks. No fooling around. Nobody's asleep. Nobody's drunk. Nobody's messed up, pardon my language. Everyone was very, very concentrated on being the absolute best they could be."
As for Goth, in addition to awards season obligations for "Frankenstein" and a summer release of "The Odyssey," her future includes a 2027 debut as one of the stars of Shawn Levy's "Star Wars: Starfighter" opposite Ryan Gosling and Amy Adams. She was more tight-lipped about that film, however.
"I really can't talk much about that at the moment, but I had the most incredible time and I absolutely adore Shawn Levy. I think he's electric and he's got such an energy to him. Working with him was some of the most fun I've had."
"The Odyssey," shot using Imax film technology, opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, while "Star Wars: Starfighter" hits theaters on May 28, 2027.
