Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
A dispute has emerged between a Viking ship owner and the studio behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' over unpaid damage costs.
The brief
The owner of a Viking longship used as a Greek galley in Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' claims the vessel was returned damaged. According to reporting from The Guardian and The New York Times, the studio has not yet paid the bill for these repairs.
Coverage from Smithsonian Magazine and Artnet News emphasizes that the vessel is more than a movie prop, noting it had previously crossed the Atlantic. Giornale della Vela provides further context on the various ships featured in the production.
Future developments depend on whether the studio settles the outstanding bill for the damages cited by the owner.
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Quick answers
What was the Viking ship's role in the movie?
The Viking longship served as Odysseus' Greek galley in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.
What is the nature of the dispute?
The owner states the ship was returned damaged and the studio has not paid the associated bill.
Does the ship have a history outside of the film?
Yes, according to Smithsonian Magazine, the ship crossed the Atlantic before being used in the production.
Coverage (5)
- All the Ships in Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* and Why One Is “Viking” Giornale della Vela · 2h ago
- The Viking Ship in ‘The Odyssey’ Is More Than a Movie Prop Artnet News · 2h ago
- This Viking Longship Crossed the Atlantic Before Starring in Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' as Odysseus' Greek Galley Smithsonian Magazine · 2h ago
- ‘The Odyssey’ Hired Their Viking Ship. They Say It Came Back Damaged. The New York Times · 2h ago
- Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage The Guardian · 2h ago
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