John Leguizamo in working with Christopher Nolan in the Odyssey: “What I guess must have been like working with Kubrick”

Christopher Nolan’S The odyssey He is preparing to be something monumental. With a production that goes globally, a cast of stacked ensemble and a well -known director to reshape the cinematographic expectations, it is no wonder that the anticipation is high.

Now, John LeguizamoOne of the stars of the film is offering a look at what it means to be part of Nolan’s vision.

Speaking with people, Leguizamo did not hold back his enthusiasm. From international filming to the director’s single process, the veteran actor clarified that it is part of something special.

“We were in surprising places. They are seven countries. I am in Morocco, Greece, Sicily, again in Los Angeles and [Nolan is] Bringing the work to Los Angeles and America, which is incredible. A great American cast. It is diversified – Oh my God, I love this project. “

The film adapts the ancient Greek epic of Homer and has assembled an impressive cast that includes Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Jon Bernhal, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Elliot page, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize TheronAnd, of course, Leguizamo. It is a list of power plants.

In addition to the cast and exotic backgrounds, Leguizamo has been adopted more with Nolan’s approach to the narrative and construction of the world:

“It was like being with a visionary – like what I imagine it must have been like working with Stanley Kubrick. Someone who creates worlds and who thinks differently than the rest of us.”

Kubrick is known for his meticulous cinema that pushes the boundaries and for Leguizamo to draw that example speaks of what Nolan is preparing with this epic.

He also admitted that he had spent important roles in the past for “stupid reasons”, but this was an opportunity that he hesitated to zero.

The film should open on July 17, 2026 and while we are still waiting for an adequate trailer, everything leaving the production seems incredible.