American filmmaker, founder of Hisako, known for Short Term 12, The Glass Castle, Just Mercy, Shang-Chi
The Odyssey has launched, with Matt Damon in the title role. Reports highlight Devyn Dalton as the standout stunt performer whose arms impressed Damon during a Laestrygonians sequence, prompting discussions about stuntwomen’s visibility. Interviews with cast members reveal training regimens, diet changes, and commitment behind the film’s physical demands.
Universal has taken takedown steps after a leaked version of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey circulated on X, with firms vowing to protect IP. The leak has not dented the film’s worldwide haul, which has surpassed $640m in two weekends and is positioned for a billion globally.
The BBC reports that Tom Holland and Zendaya have confirmed their marriage after years of off-screen romance. They are promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Zendaya's fashion and Holland's hints about future projects shaping the public narrative. The pair are navigating new privacy boundaries as their public lives continue alongside upcoming releases.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened with a record domestic debut, while The Odyssey leads the global box office, underscoring a year of mega releases. The industry is buoyed by premium formats and high ticket prices, even as overall audiences lag behind pre-pandemic levels.