Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’: Viral AI image reimagines Aamir Khan as Odysseus, Tabu as Penelope, Sai Pallavi as Athena |

Ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” Internet users created artificial intelligence images imagining Indian actors in the lead roles, casting Aamir Khan as Odysseus, Tabu as Penelope, Sai Pallavi as Athena, Ishaan Khatter as Telemachus and Janhvi Kapoor as Helen. The film stars Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway and will be released worldwide on July 17, 2026.

and Christopher NolanWith The Odyssey set to hit theaters soon, internet users are using artificial intelligence to imagine an Indian version of Homer’s epic coming to life on screen. actors like Aamir Khan, TabooIshaan Khatter, Sai Pallavi and Janhvi Kapoor are expected to play the lead roles in the upcoming Hollywood film.

Aamir Khan as Odysseus and Tabu as Penelope

Aamir Khan is pictured as Odysseus, played by Matt Damon in “The Odyssey,” wearing armor, a beard and gray hair, standing in a war zone. Tubb was admired for her performance in the Dune series and was recast as Penelope, a role originally played by Anne Hathaway.

Reimagined by Sai Pallavi, Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and more

Sai Pallavi, who made her Bollywood debut with Ek Din (2026), was portrayed as Zendaya’s Athena in The Odyssey, while Ishaan Khatter was recast as Odysseus’ son Telema, a character played by Tomemachus in the film. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor’s AI-generated imagery cast her as Helen of Troy, a character played by Lupita Nyong’o. Through these artificial intelligence reimaginings, Akshaye Khanna, Jim Sarbh and Amitabh Bachchan are also brought into the world of “Odyssey”. They play the Greek Spartan kings Antinous and Sinon respectively. These characters were originally played by Robert Pattinson. Bernth Bernal (played by Elliot Page).

What is “The Odyssey” about?

Based on one of the earliest known stories in human history, The Odyssey follows Odysseus (Damon) as he grapples with trials and mythical encounters on his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, all in an effort to return to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Holland).

Cast and release details

Pattinson stars as Antinous, a suitor vying for Penelope’s marriage and Odysseus’ throne in Ithaca. Other cast members include Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John LeguizamoElliot Page, Himish Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yoon Lee, Rafi Gavron, Shiloh Fernandez and Mia Gott. “The Odyssey” is scheduled to be released worldwide on July 17, 2026.