A complete guide to 'The Odyssey' cast, from the Greek gods to the mortals

Matt Damon and Zendaya in "The Odyssey." Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures Christopher Nolan's new movie is an interpretation of the ancient Greek epic, "The Odyssey." The movie stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and more. Here's a rundown of the cast, who they play, and why each character matters in the story. In his latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," Christopher Nolan takes on one of the oldest and most iconic stories in recorded history. Likely composed sometime between the late seventh and late eighth century, "The Odyssey" is an epic poem that draws on a tradition of oral storytelling, folklore, and ancient Greek mythology. Nolan's version features an array of A-listers as mythical figures, including Matt Damon as the hero Odysseus , Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, Zendaya as the goddess Athena, and Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy.