Though the remaining roles have yet to be confirmed, major characters in the book include Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, and Greek legends like the goddess Athena, sorceress Circe, nymph Calypso and gods Poseidon and Zeus.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is set to be a star-studded retelling of Homer's epic poem, and we're here to keep track of all the cast and characters who will be helping tell that story, including Matt Damon as the title character,

EXCLUSIVE: Harvard professor dives deep into the moral complexity of Matt Damon's role and questions how The Odyssey will tackle the hero's journey.