Matt Damon is leading Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, through which he’s continuing his weirdest trend, but this is what confirms why he’s perfect for the role. Christopher Nolan has earned the respect of critics, fellow filmmakers, and viewers with the unique narrative and visual style of his movies. As such, there’s always a lot of speculation and anticipation around his projects, even more so now after the huge success of Oppenheimer. Nolan’s next project is The Odyssey, based on Homer’s epic poem of the same name.

The Odyssey already stands out from the rest of Christopher Nolan’s movies as it’s an epic fantasy-action, something he hasn’t done before. Homer’s Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, who is on his way home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife, Penelope. During his journey, he comes across the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch goddess Circe. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, and he’s continuing a weirdly specific career trend that also confirms why he’s perfect for this movie.