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