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A new television adaptation of Homer\u2019s Odyssey<\/strong> is set to begin filming across Greece and Armenia<\/strong> in early 2027, offering a historically grounded retelling of one of the greatest works of ancient Greek literature.<\/p>\n Titled Odysseus<\/strong>, the independent European-American production is separate from Christopher Nolan\u2019s blockbuster The Odyssey<\/em>, but arrives as renewed global interest in Homer\u2019s epic continues following the film\u2019s success.<\/p>\n The series aims to present a realistic portrayal of the Bronze Age world, exploring the political intrigue, warfare and human struggles that inspired the legendary tale while examining the events surrounding the collapse of the Bronze Age civilisation.<\/p>\n Produced by Tanweer Productions<\/strong> in Athens, U.S.-based Tectonic<\/strong>, and Armenian-American broadcaster USATV<\/strong>, the project will film on location in both Greece and Armenia. Armenian-American producer Vaagn Sarkissian<\/strong> serves as one of the executive producers.<\/p>\n The creative team brings together industry veterans from several major international productions. Karl Gajdusek<\/strong>, an executive producer on Stranger Things<\/em>, will serve as showrunner, while acclaimed director Roel Rein\u00e9<\/strong>, known for Black Sails<\/em>, Halo<\/em>, Wu Assassins<\/em> and Washington<\/em>, will direct the series.<\/p>\n Speaking about the project, Gajdusek said the goal is to strip away the fantasy surrounding Homer\u2019s epic and reveal the human story beneath.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s something huge about taking on this epic story in the most grounded and realpolitik way we can,\u201d he said. \u201cWe get to meet the Bronze Age flesh-and-blood characters that birthed the spectacle and live with their true story.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Executive producer Jordan Dykstra<\/strong> said the team has spent nearly five years developing the project with the ambition of creating an authentic portrayal of ancient Hellenic Greece.<\/p>\n \u201cOur desire is to bring audiences an authentic and thrilling portrayal of ancient Hellenic Greece,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n According to the producers, the series could eventually expand into a broader franchise exploring other stories from the Homeric world.<\/p>\n No casting announcements, broadcaster or streaming partner, or release date have yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n The new series joins a long list of adaptations inspired by Homer\u2019s epic, including the 1954 film Ulysses<\/em>, the acclaimed 1968 European miniseries L\u2019Odissea<\/em>, NBC\u2019s Emmy-winning 1997 The Odyssey<\/em>, and the 2013 French series Odysseus<\/em>. Christopher Nolan\u2019s The Odyssey<\/em>, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, is currently screening in cinemas worldwide.<\/p>\n For Greece, the production represents another major international project showcasing the country\u2019s landscapes and ancient heritage on screen, while also bringing renewed attention to the enduring legacy of Homer\u2019s timeless epic.<\/p>\n Source:<\/strong> Deadline<\/p>\n\n