Actor Matt Damon spotted filming ‘Odyssey’ in Greece

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Hollywood’s spotlight is shining brightly on Greece as Matt Damon arrives to star as Odysseus in Odyssey, directed by the acclaimed Christopher Nolan. The production has transformed the scenic city of Kalamata in the southwestern Peloponnese into a cinematic hub, tovima.com, has reported.

Almyrolakas Beach in Pylos is one of the key locations, now a bustling Hollywood set. Damon is preparing to film a crucial scene there as the legendary Ithacan king, under Nolan’s direction. Another striking spot, the cave at Voidokilia, will depict Odysseus’ tense confrontation with the Cyclops Polyphemus—the monstrous son of Poseidon and the nymph Thoosa.

Earlier this week, Damon expressed his joy about returning to Greece: “I feel amazing here; I love it. This isn’t my first time—I’ve been here many times. But this time, it’s for an incredible film.”

The Odyssey production boasts a staggering $250 million budget, promising a breathtaking retelling of Homer’s epic, chronicling Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War.

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Joining Damon, Tom Holland is in Greece to portray Telemachus, Odysseus’ son. He has been spotted with Damon exploring Pylos and Methoni Castle. Charlize Theron is also part of the cast, taking on the role of the enchantress Circe, whose meeting with Odysseus is a key moment in the tale.

Panagiotis Karvelas, Mayor of Pylos-Nestor, said, “The arrival of these stars for the filming of Odyssey is not just an honor for our region but a tribute to the immortal spirit of Greek culture.”

Source: tovima.com

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