Before ‘The Odyssey’ arrives in cinemas on July 17, it may be bringing Mumbai an evening to remember. Word is that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan may host a grand India première of his epic adventure drama in Mumbai. Universal Pictures, which has co-produced the highly anticipated movie, is said to be in early discussions to have the event in Mumbai in mid-July, with cast members Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland expected to be in attendance. 

(L-R) Tom Holland and Matt Damon in ‘The Odyssey’. Pics/Youtube

While it hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, industry chatter suggests the studio is exploring venue options in the city and has initiated preliminary conversations with Indian partners regarding logistics, security, and venue planning. A source told mid-day, “The heads at Universal Pictures know that Nolan has a passionate fanbase in India. The idea is to create an event that feels global, but still uniquely Mumbai. There have been conversations around keeping it curated and high-profile. Right now, everything, especially travel plan, depends on the West Asia conflict.” 

An official announcement from Universal Pictures is expected closer to the film’s marketing launch window.

mid-day reached out to Universal Pictures, which declined to comment.

In March 2018, filmmaker Christopher Nolan of ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy fame visited India to advocate the preservation of photochemical film. The director made an appearance at IMAX Wadala, where his movie ‘Dunkirk’ was being screened