Back in April, The Herald revealed that Christopher Nolan was lining up a shoot in Scotland for his upcoming historical blockbuster, The Odyssey.
The much-anticipated movie - an adaptation of Homer’s epic Greek poem - boasts an all-star ensemble cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.
Slated for a July 2026 release, The Odyssey has a reported budget of $250 million, setting it up to be Nolan's most expensive project to date.
With Universal Pictures describing it as "a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology", filming has already taken place at locations including Aït Benhaddou in Morocco, Pelopennese in Greece, the island of Favignana off the coast of Sicily and in Iceland.
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Now, with production having moved to Scotland, here's everything we know about the next phase of filming here:
Where in Scotland is filming taking place?
Filming is taking place in Moray at locations including Culbin Forest near Forres and the dramatic Findlater Castle near Cullen.
Sunnyside Beach, a secluded sandy beach between Cullen and Findlater Castle, is also being used for scenes.
How long is the shoot in Scotland due to last?
Filming is due to commence at Culbin Forest from July 3 to July 16, before continuing at Findlater Castle until July 25.
What do we know about filming?
Reports suggest the shoot will involve several hundred cast and crew.
Filming is also set to take place at sea featuring replicas of ancient Greek vessels, many of which have been spotted at Buckie Harbour.
The Draken Harald Hårfagre - the largest Viking ship built in modern times - is also in Scotland for filming.
Which stars are filming here?
Matt Damon has already been spotted in Moray ahead of filming commencing, as well as actors Rafi Gavron and Will Yun Lee.
Rumours suggest that both Tom Holland and Zendaya (who was also in Iceland filming scenes) could soon arrive in Scotland for the shoot.
Jesse Garcia, Jovan Adepo, Jimmy Gonzales, Joshua Stewart and Sean Avery were also in Iceland for filming and could be joining the shoot here.
What role will Scotland play in the movie?
It is rumoured that the Moray coastline could be acting as cinematic stand-in for Ithaca - the island home of Odysseus - in the movie.
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