Christopher Nolan explains why “The Odyssey” won't be longer than “Oppenheimer”

Christopher Nolan said that The Odyssey won't be longer than his previous film, the three-hour Oppenheimer.

Entertainment Weekly 'The Odyssey,' 'Oppenheimer'Credit: Universal Pictures (2)

Key Points

  • The Oscar-winning director noted "there's a massive amount of pressure" in adapting the Greek epic.

  • Matt Damon leads the film as King Odysseus, starring alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya.

Christopher Nolan's films have a penchant for both impressive storytelling and long runtimes.

However, the famed director is assuring audiences his latest project,The Odyssey, will not surpass the three-hour runtime of his Oscar-winning filmOppenheimer. Speaking with theAssociated Press, Nolan said the highly anticipated summer flick is "an epic film, as the subject matter demands."

As for how longTheOdysseywill keep audiences in their seats, Nolan said "it is shorter" than his biographical thriller starringCillian Murphyas the physicist behind the first atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer.

The film is also the first Hollywood feature to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, and physical limitations of IMAX projectors restrict films to being no more than 180 minutes (3 hours).

Cillian Murphy in 'Oppenheimer'Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

“There’s a massive amount of pressure,” Nolan told the AP about the celebrity-filled film. "Anyone taking onThe Odysseyis taking on the hopes and dreams of people for epic movies everywhere and that comes with a huge responsibility.”

The Odysseyis Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem of the same name. It chronicles Odysseus' perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

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Matt DamonleadsThe Odysseyas Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, and also starsAnne Hathawayas Odysseus' wife Penelope,Tom Hollandas Odysseus' son Telemachus,Zendayaas the goddess Athena,Benny Safdieas Agamemnon,Jon Bernthalas Menelaus, andCharlize Theronas Calypso.

Matt Damon and Himesh Patel in 'The Odyssey'Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

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Nolan also shared that makingThe Dark Knighttrilogy helped prepare him to take on the Greek epic, saying, "What people want from a movie about a beloved story, a beloved set of characters, is they want a strong and sincere interpretation."

He added, "They want to know that a filmmaker has gone to the mat for it. I really tried to make the best film possible."

The Odysseyarrives in theaters July 17.

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Brewers' Chad Patrick briefly deals with vision trouble before staying in game and earning the win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee pitcher Chad Patrick experienced vision trouble that caused the Brewers’ training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a13-2 victoryover the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick (39) is checked by a team trainer during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chad Patrick throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Patrick said after the game he was feeling better, but acknowledged it was a scary situation for that brief period.

“It felt like I couldn’t see for a good 15-20 seconds,” Patrick said.

Patrick stayed in the game and allowed two runs over five innings as the winning pitcher.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Patrick also had vomited between innings. Patrick said the stomach issues are customary for him on days when he’s pitching.

But this vision problem was something he hadn’t experienced before.

“It felt like my eyeballs were at the top of my head,” Patrick said. “It was like blurry, kind of. I don’t know. It was a weird feeling, a feeling I definitely don’t want to have again.”

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As the Brewers’ staff went to check on him, television cameras showed Patrick rubbing his eyes and saying, “I can’t see” at one point.

“When he got back out there, the blood kind of rushed to his head or whatever and he couldn’t focus for a minute,” Murphy said.

Patrick eventually took a few warmup pitches before the game resumed. He walked Adrian Del Castillo to start the second inning before retiring the next two batters on a liner and a double-play grounder.

The 27-year-old right-hander said he started feeling better after allowing that leadoff walk. He ended up striking out five while giving up five walks and just one hit in his five-inning stint.

Patrick said he had his blood pressure taken after leaving the game and that everything seemed fine.

“It was just a different feeling (before the second inning),” Patrick said. “I feel fine. I feel better now.”

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Lionel Richie Reveals His Favorite Performance from Taylor Swift Night on “American Idol”: 'Religious Experience'

Lionel Richie praised Jordan McCullough's performance of "Tim McGraw," calling it a "religious experience" during Taylor Swift night

People Lionel Richie on 'American Idol'Credit: Disney/Eric McCandless

NEED TO KNOW

  • McCullough was surprised by how many Taylor Swift songs he knew, joking that he might be a "Swiftie"

  • By the end of the episode, McCullough advanced to the Top 5

One particular performance stuck out toLionel RichieonAmerican Idol'sTaylor Swiftnight.

During the Monday, April 17 episode of the singing competition show, the Top 7 took the stage to perform a Taylor Swift song of their choice. Speaking with a small group of reporters after the live show, the "Hello" singer revealed his favorite of the night.

"Oh my God — that's tough," Richie, 76, said. "You know what, Jordan [McCullough]. Jordan put some BBQ sauce."

"He has an ability to turn everything into a religious experience," he continued. "Even a Taylor Swift song."

McCullough performed "Tim McGraw" from Swift's debut album. Going into Taylor Swift night, he was shocked by how many songs he knew.

"I can't believe how many songs I actually knew... maybe I am a Swiftie," he said.

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By the end of the episode, McCullough was voted into the Top 5, alongside Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Hannah Harper and Chris Tungseth. Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth were sent home.

Regarding the elimination, the "All Night Long" singer shared some words of wisdom for those no longer in the running.

"Oh my God — from this point on, enjoy it," he said. "So at this point on it's — what do you do immediately after this? You go get a hit record. Don't worry about anything else. Find a manager that is for you. Find your hit record and enjoy the rest of your life."

Jordan McCullough on 'American Idol'Credit: Disney/Eric McCandless

Richie added, "As soon as you get one hit record, they're going to ask for the next one. So in other words you're never going to be comfortable... I'm 97 years int this business and I'm still not comfortable."

"There's always another day, another challenge, another opportunity," he concluded.

American Idolairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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<p style=Def Leppard

The veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, “Do you wanna get rocked?” at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliott told USA TODAY the band wants to keep some “mystique” about show plans but, “Vegas will have a new concept.”

Dates: Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Brandi Carlile

The Americana sweetheart is supporting her eighth studio album – and first solo project in four years – “Returning to Myself,” released in October. She’ll be joined by The Head and the Heart.

Dates: Feb. 10 (Philadelphia) – March 6 (San Francisco). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Cardi B

The hip-hop maven embarks on her Little Miss Drama Tour – its name drawn from her second studio album that released in September – for more than 30 dates. It’s her first tour in six years and her first arena outing.

Dates: Feb. 11 (Palm Desert, California) – April 18 (Atlanta). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Lady Gaga

The Mayhem Ball was unequivocally the most spectacular road show of 2025. The indefatigable Gaga is back for a second North American leg that will hit some new cities (Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC) and return her captivating pop-opera to others (Los Angeles, New York) because of insatiable demand.

Dates: Feb. 14 (Glendale, Arizona) – April 13 (New York). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Conan Gray

Following the major success of his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” which bore the dreamy “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry,” the sensitive singer-songwriter will circle North American arenas with Esha Tewari before heading to Europe and Australia.

Dates: Feb. 19 (Minneapolis) – March 20 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Zach Bryan

Following the recent release of his sixth album, “With Heaven on Top,” the alt-country singer-songwriter will launch another slate of stadium shows to promote the 25-song effort. He’s also tapped a heady supporting cast: Kings of Leon and Ben Howard, Alabama Shakes and Caamp.

Dates: March 7 (St. Louis) - Oct. 10 (Auburn, Alabama). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Luke Combs

Country megastar Combs has produced a stadium-sized career, and he’ll fill those venues on his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, which kicks off the day after his new album, “The Way I Am,” arrives. Combs tapped guest performers – Dierks Bentley, The Script, Thomas Rhett, Thelma & James, among others – for various dates.

Dates: March 21 (Las Vegas) – June 6 (Toronto). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Lily Allen

The forthright British songbird hasn’t toured North America since 2018, and is only doing nine concerts before heading back to the U.K. this summer. But she’ll make them memorable. Her Lily Allen Performs West End Girl will find her performing her intense new album, “West End Girl,” start to finish.

Dates: April 3 (Chicago) – April 28 (San Francisco). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Florence + The Machine

Florence Welch – an ever-captivating and a dazzling stage presence – will lead her band through a romp inspired by her sixth album, “Everybody Scream,” released on Halloween. She’ll be joined by Rachel Chinouriri, Sofia Isella and other artists on varying dates.

Dates: April 8 (Minneapolis) – May 20 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Demi Lovato

It’s been four years since Lovato’s last major outing and she’s primed to bring her nearly two decades (!) of hits to 23 cities. Touring behind last year’s “It’s Not That Deep,” which marked her return to pop, Lovato will welcome ADÉLA as her special guest.

Dates: April 8 (Charlotte) – May 25 (Houston). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bruno Mars

While he hasn’t headlined a tour since 2017, the song-and-dance man has hardly been idle. He's helmed a popular Vegas residency and club opening as well as moonlighting with Silk Sonic and appearing on hits with Lady Gaga and Rosé. His grand return for The Romantic Tour – his fourth album, “The Romantic,” – will play nearly 70 stadium shows across North America and Europe and was met with instant sellouts.

Dates: April 10 (Las Vegas) – Oct. 17 (Vancouver). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=BTS

Cue the eardrum-shattering screams because the K-pop conquerors are back. A 70-plus date world tour featuring an in-the-round stage should sate the BTS Army, especially since it’s the group’s first headline tour since 2022. A new record, “Arirang,” is also expected this year.

Dates: April 25 (Tampa) - Sept. 6 (Los Angeles). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=No Doubt

The effervescent ska-punk of the “Tragic Kingdom” quartet will meld with the remarkable technology at Sphere Las Vegas for what is sure to be a colorful show. Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young have 18 performances set at the venue to host their cache of ‘90s and ‘00s smashes.

Dates: May 6 - June 13 (Las Vegas). More here. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Alex Warren

The voice behind the ubiquitous “Ordinary” released his full-length debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid,” in July (with Jelly Roll and Rosé popping on a couple of songs). He’ll parlay his burgeoning success on his Little Orphan Alex Live tour with a run of 28 North American amphitheaters and arenas.

Dates: May 25 (Nashville) - July 28 (Cheyenne, Wyoming). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=5 Seconds of Summer

The Australian pop-rockers show their sense of humor on new album “Everyone’s a Star!” with the single “Boyband.” They’ll take their polished riffs to Europe in the early part of the year before hitting more than three dozen arenas and amphitheaters in North America.

Dates: May 29 (Uncasville, Connecticut) - Aug. 28 (Mountain View, California). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Rosalía

The global superstar broke through in a major way with “LUX,” her fourth full-length album released in November featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, Björk, Carminho and Estrella Morente, among others. Her LUX Tour 2026 will play 42 arena shows in 17 countries.  

Dates: June 4 (Miami) - July 3 (San Diego). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Ariana Grande

It’s a long way from “Wicked” as Grande embarks on her first tour in six years. The album she’s ostensibly supporting, “Eternal Sunshine,” arrived in March 2024, but Grande spent the last couple of years exploring her acting interests and hinted that she will return to that path following this excursion.

Dates: June 6 (Oakland, California) – Aug. 6 (Chicago). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Rush

Even Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were surprised at the demand that met the first seven dates they announced on their Fifty Something tour, their first since 2015. Modern Drummer Hall of Famer Neil Peart died in 2020, but the Canadian rockers will be joined by Anika Nilles behind the kit.

Dates: June 7 (Los Angeles) – Dec. 17 (Vancouver). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Ed Sheeran

Following a spate of shows in Australia and South America, the affable Sheeran will land in North America for a stadium run. Sheeran is rocking a pink-hued motif for the tour in support of his eighth studio album, “Play,” which spawned the hits “Azizam,” “Sapphire” and “Camera.”

Dates: June 13 (Glendale, Arizona) – Nov. 7 (Tampa). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi was extremely candid in the band’s fulfilling Hulu documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” about the devastating vocal cord issues that robbed him of his singing voice. But following surgery and intensive rehab, one of rock’s greatest frontmen and the rest of his Jersey boys are ready to rock again with a nine-show residency at Madison Square Garden before heading to Ireland and the U.K. for another handful of shows.

Dates: July 7-26 (New York). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Olivia Dean

It’s been quite the whirlwind year for the young London native, whose second album, “The Art of Loving,” earned her a best new artist Grammy nomination and commandeered radio with the soulful pop of “Man I Need” and “Nice to Each Other.” Her The Art of Loving Live tour is her most ambitious as she plays all arenas for the first time.

Dates: July 10 (San Francisco) – Aug. 29 (Austin, Texas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Motley Crue

Two decades after steamrolling through venues with their Carnival of Sins tour, Motley Crue is resurrecting the explosive production for its 20th anniversary as well as the 45th anniversary of the band. The Return of the Carnival of Sins – featuring updated staging and set lists – will hit 33 cities with Tesla and Extreme in tow.

Dates: July 17 (Burgettstown, Pennsylvania) – Sept. 26 (Ridgefield, Washington). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Guns N' Roses

The band – Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter and Melissa Reese – have returned to their road warrior ways following a 2025 world tour and a 2026 that finds them roaring through South America and Europe before journeying to North America. Among GNR’s dates is a Sept. 5 return to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, their first time playing the stadium in more than 30 years.   

Dates: July 24 (Raleigh, North Carolina) – Aug. 22 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Foo Fighters

Their last stadium tour, the 2023-24 Everything or Nothing at All run, sold out stadiums worldwide. The Foos – Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin – will go another round in 12 (for now, they say) North American cities this summer. Queens of the Stone Age will open all dates except Sept. 12 in Fargo, North Dakota.

Dates: Aug. 4 (Toronto) – Sept. 26 (Las Vegas). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=My Chemical Romance

The celebration continues for the emo-punk-rockers, who last year kickstarted an anniversary tour to revisit their standout 2006 rock opera, “The Black Parade.” Skits and costumes are prevalent as the band – Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way and Frank Iero – tears through their landmark album in full before a second set of ragers.

Dates: Aug. 9 (New York) – Oct. 31 (Hollywood, California). More here.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Harry Styles

The pop superstar is bringing fans Together. Together with a seven-city worldwide residency including 30 shows at Madison Square Garden with Jamie xx. Styles’ outing will support his upcoming fourth solo release, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” due March 6.

Dates: Aug. 26 through Oct. 31

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Who is on tour in 2026? Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, BTS, Rush and more

Def LeppardThe veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, “Do you wanna get rocked?” at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliotttold USA TODAYthe band wants to keep some “mystique” about show plans but, “Vegas will have a new concept.”Dates:Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (Las Vegas).More here.

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When does Live Nation's Summer of Live general sale begin?

Kesha performs on stage during the Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The sale runs from April 29, 10 a.m. local time to May 5, 11:59 p.m. local time. Tickets are available onthe Live Nation website. According to the company, the promotion applies only to certain shows, and inventory is limited and expected to sell out.

Artists listed included in the deal:

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Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

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