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The Odyssey
A storm-battered mythological gauntlet where primal grit collides with cosmic fury, as King Odysseus braves monstrous tides across uncharted seas to reclaim his embattled home and family.
The Odyssey
The Odyssey

"The most epic voyage of all time!"

03 July 2026 United States of America 86 min 4.1 (216)

Director: Marcel Walz

Cast: Myrom Kingery, Morgan Flanagan, Patrick Byrnes, Dominic Keating, Llana Barron

Fantasy Action Adventure The Trials of Homecoming (Nostos) Hubris vs. Divine Retribution Loyalty and Domestic Resilience Cunning and Brains Over Brawn

The Odyssey — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Odysseus

Myrom Kingery

Archetype: The Returning Epic Hero / Cunning Leader Key Trait: Unbreakable willpower and tactical resourcefulness

Motivation

To survive divine wrath and return to Ithaca to protect his family and reclaim his throne.

Character Arc

Transitions from a war-weary commander relying on brute force to a humble, sharp tactician who recognizes his reliance on wisdom and divine favor.

Antinous

Dominic Keating

Archetype: The Usurper / Corrupt Aristocrat Key Trait: Arrogant ambition and treacherous entitlement

Motivation

To seize the throne of Ithaca by forcing Penelope into marriage and eliminating Telemachus.

Character Arc

Starts as a smug, scheming nobleman within the court and devolves into a ruthless tyrant willing to spill royal blood to claim absolute power.

Penelope

Morgan Flanagan

Archetype: The Faithful Queen / Steadfast Protector Key Trait: Unyielding fidelity and strategic patience

Motivation

To delay the ravenous suitors and protect her family lineage while preserving Ithaca for Odysseus's return.

Character Arc

Navigates intense court pressure through clever delaying tactics and dignity, transitioning into active resistance as the threat becomes lethal.

Athena

Llana Barron

Archetype: Divine Mentor / Patron Deity Key Trait: Divine clarity and martial wisdom

Motivation

To safeguard Odysseus and guide him through supernatural perils.

Character Arc

Operates as an ethereal guiding force, intervening strategically to tip the scales of fate in favor of justice.

Telemachus

Patrick Byrnes

Archetype: The Coming-of-Age Prince Key Trait: Loyalty, courage, and emerging martial pride

Motivation

To defend his mother's honor and step into his father's shoes despite overwhelming odds.

Character Arc

Evolves from an outnumbered young royal living in his father's shadow into a resolute warrior ready to fight side-by-side with Odysseus.

Cast

Myrom Kingery as Odysseus
Morgan Flanagan as Penelope
Patrick Byrnes as Telemachus
Dominic Keating as Antinous
Llana Barron as Athena
Jordan Iverach as Polites
Tony Wood as Alkimos
Ashton Rogers as Eurylochus
Angelo Kern as Lycaon
Martin Richard Chappell as Narrator

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