"I really wanted to come." Christopher Nolan makes his first visit to Korea with 'Odyssey'.

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Director Christopher Nolan made his first visit to Korea with the film "The Odyssey."

On the morning of the 3rd, a press conference for the film "The Odyssey" (directed by Christopher Nolan) was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, producer Emma Thomas, and director Christopher Nolan attended the event.

The film "Odyssey" tells the story of the hero "Odysseus" (played by Matt Damon), who led the Trojan War to victory after a decade-long conflict, embarking on a journey to return to his kingdom where, in the king's absence, plundering and power struggles have erupted, waiting for him are his wife "Penelope" (played by Anne Hathaway) and son "Telemachus" (played by Tom Holland).

Director Christopher Nolan said, "I know that 'Interstellar' was shown in theaters in Korea for a long time and that many people came to see it," adding, "Since then, I have always wanted to visit Korea, but circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult until now."

He said, "It was strange to have people in a part of the world I had never visited before enjoy my film. With this 'Odyssey,' I look forward to seeing Korean audiences' reactions firsthand."

Producer Emma Thomas also added, "One of the reasons I love movies is that they bring people together," and noted, "When people from different cultures enjoy my work, it gives me a sense of pride in what I do." She further conveyed, "Since 'The Odyssey' is a story about people and by people, it should be well-received regardless of nationality or culture."

Charlize Theron, whose trip to Korea with her daughter earlier this year was captured by fans and became a hot topic, is visiting the country for the first time on an official schedule. Charlize Theron said, "The moment I arrived in Korea, I felt a special energy. It is truly a beautiful country, and thanks to its deep culture, I could feel its charm everywhere. Even from the very first meal after leaving the airport, the unique atmosphere of Korea was fully conveyed. I am happy to be able to come again."

Matt Damon, who appeared on the Kiwoom Heroes' Instagram account on the 2nd and surprised fans, later shared that "a friend works for the Kiwoom Heroes. I received a call asking me to visit immediately after arriving at the airport, so I went."

Matt Damon said, "I had only heard rumors that Korean baseball is amazing, so I wanted to see it for myself. There are no cheering sections in the U.S., but there are in Korea, which was fascinating. Although it is the same sport, it differs greatly from American baseball and was very fun," sharing his review after watching a game live.

Meanwhile, "Odyssey" is set to be released on the 5th.

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