Matt Damon in Scotland to film Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey 

Matt Damon is to star alongside Zendaya and Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's 'mythic action epic' The Odyssey.

Matt Damon in Scotland to film Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Peter Jolly

Hollywood star Matt Damon has been pictured in Scotland where he is filming Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey.

The Good Will Hunting actor posed for photos with gymgoers at Motion Fitness in Buckie, Moray, and staff at Cullen Antiques Centre.

The movie is an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem about the heroic king Odysseus – portrayed by Damon.

Hollywood star Matt Damon posed for photos with gymgoers at Motion Fitness in Buckie, Moray.Peter Jolly

It’s described by Universal Pictures as a “mythic action epic” and is filming at Findlater Castle overlooking the Moray Firth.

The film boasts an ensemble cast jam-packed with stars including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.

The Odyssey: A promotional image of star Matt Damon in costume as Odysseus.Universal Pictures

The movie follows the Ancient Greek king of Ithaca’s journey home after the Trojan War.

Nolan and his cast are shooting across the world using brand new IMAX film technology.

Earlier this month, the world’s largest ocean-going Viking-style longship sailed into Buckie Harbour as part of the shoot in the north of Scotland.

It is due to be released on July 17, 2026.

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