What Dominic Sandbrook has said about The Odyssey (2026 film)
2 quotes · 2 episodes · Jul 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026
Dominic Sandbrook, British historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History, has been quoted on The Odyssey (2026 film) 2 times in 2 episodes of The Rest Is History, most recently on July 15, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Sandbrook argues that the Odyssey's nested stories and flashbacks explain its appeal to a filmmaker.
“there's loads of stories within stories, aren't there, in the Odyssey? That's how it works. So you can see what would appeal to a filmmaker”
The Rest Is History: 688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2) (Jul 15, 2026) · Listen from 27:39
- Came true
Sandbrook states that Christopher Nolan's film of The Odyssey was due for release on 17 July.
“Christopher Nolan, by an extraordinary coincidence, has made a film of The Odyssey that is coming out later this week”
The Rest Is History: 687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1) (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 5:01
Predictions
- Came true
Sandbrook states that Christopher Nolan's film of The Odyssey was due for release on 17 July.
“Christopher Nolan, by an extraordinary coincidence, has made a film of The Odyssey that is coming out later this week”
The Rest Is History: 687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1) (Jul 12, 2026) · Listen from 5:01 · The Odyssey (2026 film)
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey premiered in London on July 6, 2026, and Universal released it in US and UK cinemas on July 17, 2026, within the week after the July 12 episode. The Hollywood Reporter recorded a $124 million opening weekend.
Sources: The Odyssey (2026 film) - Wikipedia · The Odyssey Box Office: Christopher Nolan Opening at $124 Million
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Episodes
688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)The Rest Is History · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 h 6 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook retell the second half of Homer's Odyssey, from Telemachus's journey and Calypso's island to the slaughter of the suitors and reunion with Penelope.
- 687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)
The Rest Is History · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook retell the first half of Homer's Odyssey, from Troy's fall to Calypso's island, and probe its roots in Greek colonisation.
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