Few stories boast as many characters as Christopher Nolan’s epic adventure movie, The Odyssey. As Odysseus embarks on his long and perilous voyage home, he encounters a god, kings, monsters, a sorceress, and allies, and each leave a lasting mark on his epic journey.

And if you’ve watched 2026’s The Odyssey then you’ll be familiar with many of the famous faces that appear in the film. A number of big star actors appear in the movie, some in key roles, others in minor parts, and all taking on character’s from Homer’s classic story.

Want to know who is playing who? Then here’s a list of the main characters who appear in The Odyssey.

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A list of characters in The Odyssey (2026)

Image: ©Universal Pictures

The following actors take on key roles within The Odyssey:

  • Odysseus – Matt Damon
  • Telemachus – Tom Holland
  • Penelope – Anne Hathaway
  • Sinon – Elliot Page
  • Eumaeus – John Leguizamo
  • Calypso – Charlize Theron
  • Menelaus – Jon Bernthal
  • Athena – Zendaya
  • Helen – Lupita Nyong’o
  • Clytemnestra – Lupita Nyong’o
  • Antinous – Robert Pattinson
  • Melantho – Mia Goth
  • Polybus – Corey Hawkins
  • Leodes – Jarreth J. Merz
  • Peisander – Niko Nicotera
  • Elatus – Elyes Gabel
  • Amphimedon – Iddo Goldberg
  • Agelus – Jamie Harris
  • Mentor – Ryan Hurst
  • Eurycleia – Kate Fuglei
  • Agamemnon – Benny Safdie
  • Iphigenia – Katerina Antemel Mpa
  • Eurylochus – Himesh Patel
  • Elpenor – Jovan Adepo
  • Polites – Andrew Howard
  • Antiphates – Josh Stewart
  • Melanthius – Logan Marshall-Green
  • Pilot – Nick E. Tarabay
  • Cepheus – Jimmy Gonzales
  • Menetus – Jesse Garcia
  • Ilus – Ryan de Quintal
  • Anchialus – Will Yun Lee
  • Perimedes – Anthony Molinari
  • Phemius – Stephen Murphy
  • Peisenor – Matt Lasky
  • Dolios – Ian Casselberry
  • Laodamas – Sean Avery
  • Tiresias – James Remar
  • Irus – Brian Vernel
  • Circe – Samantha Morton
  • Bard – Travis Scott
  • Cyclops – Bill Irwin
  • Argus (the dog) – Sawyer and Nod
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