Christopher Nolan talks 'The Odyssey' before it hits theaters Friday

NEW YORK (WABC) -- "The Odyssey," one of the biggest movies of the summer, hits theaters this Friday.

It's based on the ancient poem written by Homer and we will likely still be talking about the film come the Oscars next March.

Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo sat down with director Christopher Nolan to talk all about it.

Watch the interview in the video player above.

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