Los Angeles rapper Travis Scott debuts in Nolan epic
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Hip-hop artist Travis Scott has made his major motion picture acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s new epic film, “The Odyssey.” Speaking on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday, Scott described receiving an unexpected phone call from Nolan, whom he initially assumed wanted concert tickets. Instead, the director offered him the role of Demodocus, the bard who narrates Odysseus’s journey in the film’s opening sequence. Scott, who views Nolan as a mentor, accepted after the director outlined his vision. Nolan later told Time he cast Scott to evoke the story’s roots in oral poetry, drawing an analogy to rap.
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Timeline
- Earlier this year Nolan completes The Odyssey
- Earlier this year Scott cast as Demodocus
- Earlier this year production details kept confidential
- Recently Nolan explains casting choice to Time
- Tuesday Scott appears on Fallon show
- Tuesday rapper describes surprise Nolan call
- Film release date not yet announced
Why it matters
Travis Scott's move from music to movies could shape the entertainment industry. It shows that talent can cross boundaries. If you're a fan of Scott or Nolan, this collaboration is a must-see. Check out Scott's interview on "The Tonight Show" for more insight.
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