Is Travis Scott in The Odyssey? | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

The Odyssey is coming to cinemas in the summertime of 2026 and the motion  movie is an adaptation of Homer’s historical Greek epic, The Odyssey. The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and follows his perilous journey house after the Trojan War as he makes an attempt to reunite along with his spouse, Penelope (Anne Hathaway).

The star-studded movie, which already has followers speaking over its preliminary trailer, features a stellar ensemble forged, together with Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. After the trailer was launched, eagle-eyed followers noticed one other acquainted but unlikely face.

Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott featured in a clip proven throughout a current AFC Championship recreation and his involvement within the movie had not been introduced previous to the teaser. Viewers have been in for a shock as Scott was heard narrating scenes depicting the Trojan War.

He is heard saying: “A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy. It burning, screaming to the ground.” The trailer showcased Damon and Holland in their roles, with Holland sharing a scene alongside the 34-year-old rapper.

The clip has not been officially released by Universal, but it has already drawn plenty of attention due to its impressive cast.

The film, produced by Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas, is scheduled for release in cinemas on July 17. Nolan had been working on the project since 2024 and with an estimated budget of $250 million (£186million), the film is the most expensive of Nolan’s career.

DiscussingFilm shared a first look at Scott in the film on X, formerly Twitter, and thousands of fans expressed their thoughts at the reveal. While some were excited to see the star, others were confused about the casting.

Gee commented: “Why would Travis Scott ever should be in The Odyssey?” CNeezy added: “If Scott is definitely in it? I’m out. Stop throwing rappers into films.”

JetVega added: “I’m getting ready myself for the worst Christopher Nolan movie of all time.” However, The Prime Position shared: “Nolan collaborating with fashionable tradition icons is sensible, bridges status cinema with a brand new technology.”

PbCuFe commented: “I’m actually trying ahead to this film.” Ksana added: “Okay, somebody inform me I’m not the one one obsessing over this primary look.”

Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, has had 5 number-one hits together with 10 Grammy Award nominations. From Houston, Texas, his father is a soul musician and he has at all times had music in his blood.

During highschool, he participated in musical theatre and attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, earlier than dropping out in his second 12 months to completely pursue his music profession.

The Odyssey shouldn’t be the star’s solely movie, as he has beforehand starred in Gully and Aggro Dr1ft. The Odyssey was filmed throughout the globe together with Morocco, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Iceland, and the Western Sahara.

The Odyssey is scheduled for launch on July 17

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