Christopher Nolan says India first to watch The Odyssey; Holland, Damon thank audiences
Director Christopher Nolan, along with actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland, premiered their new film 'The Odyssey' in Mumbai, India. Nolan praised the Indian audience's enthusiasm and knowledge of cinema during the promotional event.
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The choice of India for a global film premiere reflects the growing importance of the Indian market for major Hollywood productions.
Christopher Nolan arrived in Mumbai on Friday ahead of the India premiere of The Odyssey, making the country one of the key stops on the film's international promotional tour. The Oscar-winning filmmaker was accompanied by his wife and longtime producing partner Emma Thomas, along with actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon. 'First audiences in the world to see The Odyssey' On Friday evening, the quartet attended a special screening of The Odyssey at the IMAX theatre in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The event marked the film's first public screening anywhere in the world. After the screening, Christopher Nolan addressed the audience and reflected on launching one of his films in India for the first time. "This is not the first time I’ve been to Mumbai, but it is the first time I’ve had the chance to launch a film here.
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