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You’ve Already Seen a Great Adaptation of The Odyssey And Didn’t Even Realize It

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Christopher Nolan set to tackle Homer's epic 'Odyssey' with star-studded cast in 2026, but the Coen Brothers' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' is the unexpected modern adaptation fans should revisit first.
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  • The Coen Brothers' 2000 film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' is a loose modern adaptation of 'The Odyssey,' featuring overt references to the ancient Greek epic's characters and plot points.
  • Nolan's 'Odyssey' film will be the first direct big-screen adaptation of the classic tale in decades, boasting an impressive cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and more, set to begin filming in 2025.
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Christopher Nolan, Homer, George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Stephen Root, Holly Hunter, Ray McKinnon, Lee Weaver, Mia Tate, Musetta Vander, Christy Taylor, Daniel von Bargen, Charles Durning, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Universal, The Odyssey, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Ulysses, Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules, The Odyssey
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