This summer's anticipated film Odyssey successfully wrapped up its red carpet event.
The film Odyssey opens today (5) with an overwhelming No. 1 overall advance booking rate, and after successfully concluding the red carpet event held yesterday (4) at Yeongdeungpo Times Square, it continues to generate intense excitement.
When director Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, actor Matt Damon and Charlize Theron appeared at the red carpet venue, the cheers and applause from fans who had waited for them for a long time filled the scene. In response, Team "Odyssey" repaid them with generous fan service such as autographs and selfies, creating unforgettable special memories with fans until the end.
In particular, director Christopher Nolan attracted attention by wearing a tie engraved with the Korean lyrics of "Arirang," showing his extraordinary love for Korea. Nolan then said, "I sincerely thank you for the warm hospitality. I definitely want to come back," conveying his special affection for Korean fans, and Matt Damon and Charlize Theron respectively said, "Thank you for the enthusiastic welcome. I don't think I will ever forget this moment," and shouted, "I Love You Korea!" responding to the crowd's enthusiastic cheers.
At the stage greeting that followed the red carpet, a special event for Korean fans was also held. They met the fan who had watched Christopher Nolan's films the most in person, received fan letters and gifts that fans had prepared with care, and spent a meaningful time with audiences who had been waiting for the release. The four decorated the final moments of their first official visit to Korea even more specially by expressing deep affection for the work and sincere thanks to Korean fans.
Meanwhile, Odyssey (directed by Christopher Nolan, imported and distributed by Universal Pictures) depicts the epic of the hero Odysseus (played by Matt Damon), who led the Greeks to victory in the Trojan War, fighting the wrath of the gods to return home. It brings to the screen Homer's Odyssey, considered the essence of ancient Greek mythology. In addition to Matt Damon, Hollywood top stars such as Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya all appeared, and the production company shot the entire film with IMAX film cameras for the first time.
Ahead of the domestic release, director Christopher Nolan and actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron visited Korea on a four-night, five-day schedule to meet Korean fans, attracting great attention.
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