New movie on Homer’s Odyssey to be filmed in Greece

·

Homer’s ancient Greek classic, The Odyssey, will be turned into an epic movie and will be partly shot in Greece.

Variety reports production is scheduled to start this spring on the Greek island of Corfu and in the Peloponnese before progressing to Italy.

The film, called The Return, will star Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus and Juliette Binoche as his beloved wife Penelope.

Corfu Travel Guide for 2023: Do, Stay, Get Around, Save, & More!
The Greek island of Corfu.

The Return will be directed by Academy Award nominee Uberto Pasolini and is expected to be in theatres in 2024.

While the movie is set to be filmed in Greece, shots will also be filmed in Italy, UK and France.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Roxanne Kekatos under scrutiny after alleged security company dupe

Toorak-based Roxanne Kekatos has come under scrutiny after her Melbourne security company, Arrow Security Group, ceased trading.

NUGAS and Pontiaki Estia partner for a Greek dance workshop

The National Union of Greek Australian Students partnered with Pontiaki Estia to host a traditional Greek dance workshop.

Greek Australian Writers’ Festival in Sydney returns this April

Founded and directed by Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos, the festival brings together a diverse group of Greek Australian writers.

St Basil’s NSW/ACT partners with Nestlé on new project

NSW and ACT residential aged care provider St Basil’s has partnered with Nestlé Australia on its new campaign “Share your NESCAFÉ story”.

Cr Steve Christou criticises retailers over Easter display delays in Western Sydney

Western Sydney Cumberland City councillor Steve Christou has called for change from Stockland Merrylands over the lack of Easter decorations.

You May Also Like

‘Always smiling’: Tributes flow as Greek pop singer Dakis passes away aged 79

Greece has paid tribute to iconic Greek pop singer, Dakis, on Sunday after his death at the age of 79 following a long battle with cancer.

‘Very nervous about it’: Greek parents react to NSW Government’s return to school plan

Greek parents have reacted to the NSW Government's return to school plan, telling The Greek Herald they feel nervous.

South Melbourne FC kick off NPL season with victory

South Melbourne FC kicked off their National Premier League (NPL) men’s season with a 1 – 0 victory against the Melbourne Knights.