Ryan Hurst has joined the ever-growing ensemble of Christopher Nolan’s swords and sandals action epic,The Odyssey, which is currently in production in Morocco, and stars Matt Damon as the legendary hero Odysseus. Most famously known for his roles in FX’sSons of Anarchyand AMC’sThe Walking Dead, Hurst is just the latest addition to an already stacked cast, per The Hollywood Reporter. The actor’s role has not been disclosed yet, so it’s unclear how he will fit into the story, which adapts Homer’s ancient Greek poem of the same name.
The poem tells the story of Odysseus as he embarks on a ten-year trek home to Ithaca in the aftermath of the decade-long Trojan War. He faces several trials and tribulations along the way, not least of which includes the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon, seeking revenge on the traveller after he blinds his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. Nolan’s adaptation is expected to focus on Odysseus' perilous journey, buta massive prop piece glimpsed on setsuggests the backstory might also be addressed, either in a prologue or flashback sequences.
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While the identity of Hurst’s character remains under wraps (or, in this case, protected under armor), there are plenty of roles to fill in the sprawling saga. The actor has shown versatility in his previous roles, with Harry “Opie” Winston inSons of Anarchybeing the epitome of the ‘strong-silent’ type, while his turn as Beta inThe Walking Deaddemonstrated a more villainous side, which could spell trouble for Odysseus if he takes on the role of an antagonist. Other memorable roles for Hurst includeRemember the Titans,We Were Soldiers,and more recently, playing Milligan in the Disney+ seriesMysterious Benedict Society.
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While Damon is locked in for the lead role inThe Odyssey, other names in the star-studded ensemble include Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Corey Hawkins, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Bill Irwin, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. This month also saw the arrival ofa belovedShōgunstar to the cast, though that role is currently unknown too, with many of the actors announced for undisclosed roles so far.
While Universal Pictures has not shared official confirmation of which characters the actors will be playing, Greek media outlets have reportedlylifted the lid on some of their identities. Among them is Tom Holland, who is apparently playing Odysseus and Penelope’s adult son, Telemachus. In the poem, Telemachus goes in search of his wandering father, anda recent photo from the setof the upcoming adaptation reveals Holland will be journeying by ship for at least part of that. Where he ends up will become clear whenThe Odysseyreaches theaters on July 31, 2025.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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