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Christopher Nolan Explains Some of the Changes He Made for The Odyssey Compared to Homer's Epic Poem, Including the New Ending
IGNMonday, July 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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The Odyssey is a smash hit with critics and on course to make over $1 billion at the global box office, but some have questioned changes made by Nolan for his adaptation of Homer's epic poem.
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The Odyssey is a smash hit with critics and on course to make over $1 billion at the global box office, but some have questioned changes made by Nolan for his adaptation of Homer's epic poem.
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