Nolan and Downey Almost Collided | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Rumors swirl that Christopher Nolan, fresh off Oppenheimer’s triumph, was eyeing Robert Downey Jr. for a major role as Poseidon in his epic The Odyssey — but timing clashed with Downey’s Marvel commitment to Avengers: Doomsday. Instead, Matt Damon steps into the lead as Odysseus, with Nolan directing and a powerhouse cast assembling for the July 2026 release. Meanwhile, Downey gears up for his Doctor Doom debut in Doomsday, hitting theaters December 2026. Two titans, two worlds — and we’re left wondering what magic they’ll create separately. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd8e35ca5bc288e1