Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Casts A-List Actresses
Key Questions
Which actresses are cast in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'?
Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron have been cast in mythic roles for the epic film.
What insights were shared about Anne Hathaway's character?
Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, the queen of Ithaca, with ELLE quotes revealing details about her character's fury and the project's dual appeal.
How does Lupita Nyong'o's role differ in the film?
Lupita Nyong'o takes on a dual part in 'The Odyssey,' as noted in exclusive ELLE coverage of the A-list cast.
Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey' casts Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron in mythic roles. Exclusive ELLE quotes reveal character insights (Hathaway's fury, Zendaya's multi-project juggle, Nyong'o's dual part, Theron's anti-typecasting). Major project with dual-hook (project+personal).
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Updated May 30, 2026