American actress Zendaya turned heads at the world premiere of The Odyssey in London's Leicester Square, wearing a shimmering white dress with a silver bottom that created a water-like effect. The 29-year-old Challengers star attended alongside her husband and co-star Tom Holland, 30, who wore an all-black ensemble. Later, Zendaya changed into a green bralette and grey skirt.
Star-Studded Guest List
Other notable attendees included Anne Hathaway, who recently announced she is pregnant with her third child, wearing a blue dress with a flower-like feature at the top. Matt Damon opted for a grey suit, while Charlize Theron donned a black dress paired with long white gloves. Robert Pattinson, known for Twilight, wore a grey suit, and Lupita Nyong'o, who portrays both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in the film, chose a white dress. Director Sir Christopher Nolan, also in a black suit, was present alongside producer Emma Thomas.
Film Details and Cast
The epic fantasy action film, written and directed by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic The Odyssey. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, whose perilous journey home after the Trojan War is chronicled. Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, his wife. Tom Holland portrays Telemachus, Robert Pattinson plays Antinous, Charlize Theron is Calypso, and Zendaya takes on the role of Athena.
Nolan's Personal Connection
In an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Sir Christopher revealed he first encountered The Odyssey during a school play when he was “four or five.” He noted that “it’s a story that we all kind of know a bit about” but adapted it so fans could “come to it really fresh.”
The Odyssey is set for release in cinemas on July 17.
