# The Odyssey Filming Locations: Epic Journey Across Six Countries Christopher Nolan's blockbuster was shot worldwide for authentic sets. - **Source:** [Architectural Digest](https://brifing.si/source/d2a803b5-44d1-459b-8d0d-ae4594d3d9a4) - **Published:** 2026-07-21 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2a9fd9b1-4368-4f71-9e75-53e43de6923f ## An Epic Adaptation Christopher Nolan and Ruth De Jong were determined to physically build the fantastical worlds of Homer's Odyssey. They avoided green screens, opting for practical sets to fully immerse both actors and audiences in the story. ## Global Production The film was shot across six countries, from Scotland's rugged cliffs to Iceland's black sand beaches, Morocco's remote coasts to Italy's historic castles. Each location represented a different chapter of Odysseus's journey. ## Building Ithaca Exteriors of Odysseus's home Ithaca were filmed at Sicily's Castle of Santa Caterina. Interior sets were constructed on a Los Angeles soundstage spanning two football fields, designed to be indistinguishable from real locations. ## Seafaring Adventure Odysseus's ship was a repurposed 115-foot vessel from Norway, adorned with bronze detailing. It sailed real waters from Scotland to Morocco, capturing the hero's perilous journey with authentic sea conditions. ## Trojan War Sequence The Trojan War was filmed in Morocco's historic mud-brick village. Crew built 2.5 acres of sets including the Temple of Athens and its gates. Every flammable element was specially constructed for realistic battle scenes. ## Unrepeatable Achievement Ruth De Jong calls this project the Lawrence of Arabia of our time. The crew's monumental effort and detailed practical effects represent a cinematic achievement unlikely to be replicated in film history. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/where-was-the-odyssey-filmed-how-the-blockbuster-came-to-life-across-six-countries — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._