Sicily, Italy – March 26, 2025 – Fans of Zendaya were treated to a breathtaking first glimpse of the actress on the set of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey, as shared in a post by Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) on X at 17:41 UTC. The images, originally posted by Pop Tingz Media, capture Zendaya in a flowing, cream-colored gown, exuding an ethereal elegance that aligns with the film’s ancient Greek setting. The photos, taken during filming in Sicily, show her interacting with crew members against a rugged coastal backdrop, hinting at the epic scale of Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s classic poem.
First look at Zendaya on the set of ‘THE ODYSSEY.’ https://t.co/UcogpHB6tS
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) March 26, 2025
The Odyssey, set for release on July 17, 2026, boasts an all-star cast including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Robert Pattinson. While roles remain unconfirmed, speculation from Nerdist suggests Zendaya may portray Calypso, the nymph who detains Odysseus on her island for seven years. The film, with a reported $250 million budget, is Nolan’s most expensive project to date and is being shot on location across Morocco, Italy, Greece, and the United Kingdom, including Sicily’s Favignana island, believed to be a historical setting for Homer’s epic.
Zendaya’s appearance in the photos has sparked excitement online, with fans praising her regal look and the film’s promising aesthetic. The 28-year-old actress, known for her roles in Dune and Euphoria, previously collaborated with Nolan on Oppenheimer, which dominated the 2024 Oscars. Her involvement in The Odyssey, described by Universal Pictures as a “mythic action epic,” further cements her status as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars.
As filming progresses, these first images of Zendaya offer a tantalizing preview of what promises to be a visually stunning and star-studded retelling of Odysseus’ journey, with Nolan’s signature IMAX technology set to bring the ancient tale to life.
