SEOUL, July 6 -- Christopher Nolan will make his first official promotional visit to South Korea on August 3 to lead a star-studded tour for his upcoming film The Odyssey.

Universal Pictures confirmed the trip, which will include actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, as part of a major push to capture the Asian box office, The Korea Times reported.

"I am deeply grateful for the support and love you've shown for my films," Nolan wrote in a handwritten note to Korean audiences.

"I'm especially delighted that Odyssey will bring me to Seoul and I'll get to celebrate the film with Korean audiences in person."

The director restructured his global promotional schedule to ensure time in Seoul, reflecting the country's importance to his caree...