# Travis Scott Revealed in Epic New Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Star-Studded ‘The Odyssey’
A new TV spot for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey stunned viewers with a surprise appearance by rapper Travis Scott during the NFL AFC Championship game on Sunday.
The minute-long teaser aired amid the New England Patriots versus Denver Broncos matchup, showcasing Travis Scott’s unnamed character commanding attention in a dimly lit hall. Flanked by Jon Bernthal’s Menelaus and Tom Holland’s Telemachus, Scott’s figure bangs a scepter while delivering ominous lines. “A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy,” he intones, his voice echoing with gravitas. “A burning, screaming to the ground.” The clip intercuts these moments with glimpses of the Trojan War and Odysseus’ arduous journey home, heightening anticipation for Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic.
Matt Damon leads as the titular king of Ithaca, navigating perils post-Trojan War, with Anne Hathaway as his steadfast wife Penelope. Their son Telemachus, played by Holland, features prominently alongside a powerhouse ensemble including Charlize Theron, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Mia Goth, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee. This star-studded cast elevates the film’s mythic scope, blending spectacle with intimate drama. Industry sources note the teaser’s strategic NFL placement maximized visibility for the July 17 theatrical release.
This marks a second collaboration between Travis Scott and Christopher Nolan, following Scott’s contribution of “The Plan” to Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet. Nolan previously praised Scott’s involvement, telling GQ, “His voice became the final piece of a yearlong puzzle.” He added that Scott’s “insights into the musical and narrative mechanism [composer] Ludwig Göransson and I were building were immediate, insightful, and profound.” The rapper’s transition from music to screen underscores his growing cinematic presence. According to insiders, Scott stands on a table in the teaser, warning soldiers of impending conflict, further immersing audiences in the epic’s tension.