By Ghazali Ibrahim
Nigerian box office queen, Funke Akindele, has joined the highly anticipated cast of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film THE ODYSSEY.
Akindele, known for her impressive career in Nollywood and has set impressive in different movie like “Jenifa”, “A tribe called Judah”, “Everybody loves Jenifa” and the likes, is set to share the screen with an all-star lineup, including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, and Robert Pattinson.
THE ODYSSEY, slated for release in 2025, has already generated massive buzz, and Akindele’s addition to the cast adds to the excitement surrounding the project.
Christopher Nolan, known for his visionary filmmaking in movies like Inception and The Dark Knight Trilogy, is set to deliver another cinematic masterpiece with this star-packed ensemble.
The inclusion of Akindele, a major force in both the Nigerian and African film industries, marks a significant milestone in her international career and further highlights Nollywood’s growing global presence.
With fans eagerly awaiting the release, there’s contention whether Akindele inclusion will become reality as such notification has been made in a similar movie which didn’t later featured the star.
