Kevin Mazur/Getty; MSNBC Films/NBC News Studios; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty John Leguizamo spoke to PEOPLE about his experience filming Christopher Nolan's upcoming action epicThe Odyssey While he couldn't reveal anything about his role, the actor raved about working closely with the "dream team" of Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson Leguizamo's newest project,Leguizamo Does Americaseason 2, premieres Sunday, July 6, at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC MakingThe Odysseywas an unforgettable experience forJohn Leguizamo. The actor recalled filming the upcoming Christopher Nolan epic in a chat with PEOPLE pegged to season 2 of his MSNBC travel documentary seriesLeguizamo Does America. And while he can't give away much about the character he plays, Leguizamo reveals he shot in Morocco and Sicily, Italy — and whom he "worked mostly with" in the star-studded cast. "It's a dream team," says Leguizamo, 64, of his primary costars inThe Odyssey:Matt Damon,Robert PattinsonandTom Holland. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Universal Pictures TheBob Trevino Likes Itstar also raves about working closely with Nolan, 54, telling PEOPLE that while the Oscar-winning director is "protective" of the movie's details, he is "understandably" so. "It was like being with a visionary — like what I imagine it must have been like to work withStanley Kubrick," Leguizamo says. "Somebody creating worlds, and who thinks in a different way than the rest of us." Praising the "amazing" script, he continues, "We were in amazing locations. It's seven countries. They're in Morocco, Greece, Sicily, back to L.A., and [Nolan is] bringing work back to L.A. and to America, which is incredible." "A huge American cast. It's diverse — oh my God, I just love this project," Leguizamo adds. Nolan's adaptation will feature a starry cast as they take on Homer's ancient Greek poem, including Damon, 54, as Odysseus, plus Leguizamo, Holland, 29, Pattinson, 39,Anne Hathaway,Zendaya,Lupita Nyong'oandCharlize Theron, among others. Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Vivien Killilea/Getty Holland shared onGood Morning Americain October 2024 that he was "incredibly excited" and "obviously honored" when Nolan called him with the casting news — despite not knowing any details about the project. "When the opportunity came in, it was the phone call of a lifetime," the actor said. "It was reminiscent of getting the call aboutSpider-Man10 years ago. It's an amazing thing for me. I'm super proud and I'm really, really excited." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The Odysseyis in theaters July 17, 2026. Leguizamo Does Americaseason 2 premieres Sunday, July 6, at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC, with new episodes airing weekly through August. Read the original article onPeople
