Matt Damon as Odysseus in "The Odyssey."

Matt Damon has been cast to play the role of Odysseus in the production titled The Odyssey. This casting news is supported by imagery and credits from Melinda Sue Gordon, Universal Pictures, and TNS. The actor will portray the legendary Greek hero in this cinematic adaptation. The project brings the epic tale to the screen with Damon leading the cast in the central role of the titular character for Universal Pictures.