Travis Scott shared his experience acting in Christopher Nolan's new film, 'The Odyssey,' and collaborating on its end-credits song, 'When I’m Home.'
Key facts
- •Travis Scott plays a Greek bard in Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey.
- •The film's cast includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson.
- •Scott worked with producer Ludwig Göransson and James Blake to record the song “When I’m Home.”
- •Nolan previously cast Scott for the end-credits song of his 2020 film, Tenet.
- •A music video for “When I’m Home,” directed by Scott, is set to debut next week.
Travis Scott appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss his role in Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey. The rapper portrays a Greek bard in the movie, which also features his song “When I’m Home” during the end credits. Scott noted that he was initially nervous about the acting role, especially upon learning he would be working alongside actors including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Robert Pattinson.
Collaboration with Christopher Nolan
Scott described Nolan as a mentor and stated he wanted to be involved in any project the filmmaker pursued. Nolan explained that he cast Scott to draw a parallel between the film's source material—handed down as oral poetry—and the art of rap. The two previously worked together on the 2020 film Tenet, for which Scott contributed the song “The Plan.”
Music and Production
For The Odyssey, Scott collaborated with producer Ludwig Göransson and James Blake to create the end-credits track, “When I’m Home.” Scott directed a music video for the song, which is scheduled for release next week. The rapper expressed that he wanted to ensure audiences understood he earned his place in the film through his performance rather than being placed in the role.
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