Funke Akindele, Nigeria’s box office queen, has landed a role in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, “THE ODYSSEY”. She’ll be sharing the screen with an all-star lineup, including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, and Robert Pattinson.
This is a significant milestone in Akindele’s international career, marking her entry into Hollywood. Her inclusion in the film also highlights Nollywood’s growing global presence. With Nolan at the helm, known for his visionary filmmaking in movies like “Inception” and “The Dark Knight Trilogy”, expectations are high for “THE ODYSSEY”, slated for release in 2025.
However, it’s worth noting that there’s some skepticism about Akindele’s involvement in the project, given a similar announcement in the past that didn’t come to fruition.
