Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been made on a reported budget of Rs 2410 crore. Interestingly, Universal managed to cast several Hollywood A-listers while ensuring that the film's massive budget wasn't dominated by talent fees. Let us take a look at who took home the biggest cheque.
The Odyssey Cast Salaries
Matt Damon
According to a report by Netflix Junkie, Matt Damon received the highest salary for his role in The Odyssey. Damon essayed the lead role in the film and he reportedly received around $4-5 million.
Tom Holland
Tom Holland also essays a pivotal role in The Odyssey. The actor took home approximately $3.5-4 million. The salary is in line with the film's collective pay cap.
Zendaya
Despite her global stardom, Zendaya signed on for a flat base salary of $5 million to portray the goddess.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway's reunion with Nolan came with an upfront paycheck of $4–5 million, placing her among the film's highest-paid cast members alongside Matt Damon.
Charlize Theron (Calypso)
According to reports, Charlize Theron is estimated to have earned between $5 million and $7 million.
About The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy action film based on Homer's ancient Greek poem. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film follows the Greek king's perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he strives to reunite with his wife, Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway.
The ensemble cast also features Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton and more.