"I wanted to nod towards the idea that this story has been handed down as oral poetry, which is analogous to rap,” director says Director Christopher Nolan is shedding light on his decision to cast rap superstar Travis Scott in his upcoming epic The Odyssey , saying that the musician’s presence was meant to reinforce the story’s roots in oral storytelling traditions similar to those of hip-hop. “I cast him because I wanted to nod towards the idea that this story has been handed down as oral poetry, which is analogous to rap,” Nolan told Time of Scott’s inclusion in the film. Speculation surrounding Scott’s role intensified earlier this year after a trailer for The Odyssey debuted, with fans pointing to a mysterious figure in the footage that appeared to look strikingly similar to the Grammy-nominated rapper.…