Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyloses aShōgunstar, but adds aPrometheusactor.Nolan’s highly anticipated movieis an adaptation of Homer’s epic Ancient Greek poem and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, chronicling his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War.
Led by Damon,The Odysseyfeatures an all-star ensemblethat includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth, and Corey Hawkins.
The Odysseyhas been filming since February 2025 and recently released a theatrical exclusive teaser trailer attached toJurassic World Rebirth, one year ahead of its scheduled release in July 2026.
Now, Nolan’s next movie has lost one of its cast members. According toDeadline,Cosmo Jarvis has pulled out ofThe Odysseyand has been replaced by Logan Marshall-Green. However, the role remains under wraps. Jarvis dropped out shortly before filming due to a scheduling conflict, as he is currently gearing up to star in the biopicYoung Stalin.
What This Means For The Odyssey
Who Are Cosmo Jarvis & Logan Marshall-Green?
Since the role remains under wraps,it’s unclear just how big of a casting change swapping out Cosmo Jarvis for Logan Marshall-Green will be forThe Odyssey. If one thing is clear, the swap wasn’t due to any creative differences with Nolan, as it was a scheduling conflict that forced Jarvis to drop out ofThe Odyssey.
Jarvis is perhaps best known for his role asJohn Blackthorne in FX’s hit historical drama seriesShōgun, though he recently starred in Alex Garland’sWarfareand is currently gearing up to star in theYoung Stalinbiopic as the Russian dictator. On the other hand,Marshall-Green has played Charlie Holloway inPrometheusand Jackson Brice, the first Shocker, inSpider-Man: Homecoming.
Our Take On The Odyssey’s Casting Change
It Should Be A Seamless Swap
Cosmo Jarvis for Logan Marshall-Green seems like an appropriate swap since they share similar acting profiles and onscreen appearances. For Nolan, this seems like a seamless replacement. Those who are familiar with both actors will likely find the swap natural, asthey share strikingly similar screen presences.
It’s unclear who Marshall-Green might be playing inThe Odyssey, but with most of the lead roles already confirmed, it will likely be a smaller role, but perhaps a pivotal one, such as one of Odysseus' doomed crewmates, or even a shape-shifting god in disguise.The Odysseyoffers plenty of roles for Marshall-Green to serve as a catalyst in a critical sequence.
