Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey” is described by multiple outlets as opening with a reference to George Lucas’s “Star Wars.” Polygon and Gizmodo both report that Nolan has discussed a surprising connection between the two works, pointing to a specific moment rather than an overarching influence.
Both sources say the link traces to one particular scene or idea in “The Odyssey” that Nolan attributes to his viewing or understanding of “Star Wars.” They present the connection as an element of inspiration Nolan discusses publicly, suggesting the reference is deliberate and meant to be recognizable to some audiences.
The outlets differ mainly in framing: Polygon emphasizes the surprise of the opening reference and its broader implication as an inspiration, while Gizmodo highlights Nolan’s revelation that clarifies exactly how “Star Wars” feeds into the film’s construction. Neither source provides details beyond the nature of the connection and the director’s account of it.
