The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 17. While audiences around the world paused to take in the newly released promo for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey earlier this morning, the response has been one of immediate intrigue. Promising a sweeping visual experience and a story rooted in homecoming against overwhelming odds, the film has already sparked conversation beyond its imagery. Nolan has now drawn a striking comparison between Homer, the ancient author of The Odyssey, and the modern landscape of superhero cinema. ‘Homer was the Marvel of his day’ In a conversation with Stephen Colbert on Monday night’s episode of The Late Show, the discussion turned to the film’s cast, including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson, all of whom have previously appeared in major superhero franchises. This connection prompted Christopher Nolan to reflect on the relationship between ancient epics and contemporary comic book storytelling.…