With 'The Return', a new epic adaptation, Hollywood sets its sights on crafting the first-ever Homeric Cinematic Universe, a mythic franchise to rival the MCU.
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Acclaimed director Zoe Kazan has been tapped to helm the maiden voyage of the Homeric Cinematic Universe, bringing her signature blend of visionary storytelling and character-driven drama to the sweeping world of classical mythology.
Insiders report that the Homeric Cinematic Universe has a 10-year roadmap already in development, with plans to adapt a diverse array of iconic Greek epics, from the Odyssey to the Iliad, each with their own distinct directorial vision.
Story by Eliss WatkinsDecember 18, 2024 • 11:00 PM
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With 'The Return', a new epic adaptation, Hollywood sets its sights on crafting the first-ever Homeric Cinematic Universe, a mythic franchise to rival the MCU.
beat sheet
Acclaimed director Zoe Kazan has been tapped to helm the maiden voyage of the Homeric Cinematic Universe, bringing her signature blend of visionary storytelling and character-driven drama to the sweeping world of classical mythology.
Insiders report that the Homeric Cinematic Universe has a 10-year roadmap already in development, with plans to adapt a diverse array of iconic Greek epics, from the Odyssey to the Iliad, each with their own distinct directorial vision.