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Travis Scott on His Role in Nolan's Record-Breaking 'Odyssey'
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Rapper Travis Scott discusses his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's epic film 'Odyssey,' where he narrates the protagonist's journey through music. The film earned $263.7 million worldwide in its opening weekend, Nolan's highest ever. Scott recounts his initial nerves, the supportive cast, and his collaboration with director Nolan. He also mentions his creative partnership with footballer Erling Haaland, who wore a Nike boot designed by Scott during a match.

Travis Scott at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

, the first character we come across in the Brit’s epic new film. Almost unrecognizable in long dreads, Scott’s Bard appears at the very top, narrating the titular character Odysseus’s journey through rhythm and song; he appears once again, late; and he recorded “When I’m Home” with producer James Blake and composer Ludwig Göransson, an original work that appears as the closing-credits song.

Brad Paisley Didn't Mind the Slow-Drip 'Cat-and-Mouse Game' Over Details of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding: 'It Meant a Lot to Be There'nabbed $123.5 million domestically with a global launch of $263.7 million, with the latter marking the master filmmaker’s highest-grossing worldwide opening ever,Scott admitted he was “actually nervous,” as every star in this star-heavy project watched on as he delivered his lines.

“I don’t know what the *beep* I’m doing,” he recounted. But yes, it all worked out in the end.

“Such an amazing cast, supportive,” he explains. Nolan, who reached out with the offer of a part, “is an amazing director, everybody made me feel, like comfortable,” he says.

“I was just glad to be there and watch him. And be in such a world with them. So I’m just glad to be here. ”The Houston rapper also recounted his meeting with Norway striker Erling Haaland, following a match last month at Boston Stadium.

Scott designed a soccer boot with Nike, which the goal-scoring ace wore in the tournament. As a show of thanks, Haaland gave Scott a

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