The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure
Elliot Page's role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming 'The Odyssey' has sparked controversy and speculation.
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📍 How it ended
Speculation regarding Elliot Page playing Achilles in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey ended as a cast list was released. Reports indicated that Page's role was instead revealed to be Sinon.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Elliot Page is set to star in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. Coverage emphasizes the backlash against Page's casting, with some speculating he would play Achilles.
However, recent reports suggest he is likely playing Sinon, a different mythological figure. Coverage comes from IMDb, Cosmic Book News, World of Reel, The Tab, Comic Basics, Dark Horizons, and Yahoo.
What to watch next: Nolan's comments on the film's moral message and the influences of Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' on the film.
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Quick answers
Who is directing 'The Odyssey'?
Christopher Nolan is directing 'The Odyssey'.
What role is Elliot Page playing in 'The Odyssey'?
According to coverage from Cosmic Book News, Dark Horizons, and IMDb, Elliot Page is reportedly playing Sinon, not Achilles.
What is the controversy surrounding Elliot Page's casting?
Coverage from The Tab and Yahoo reports transphobic backlash against Elliot Page's casting, with some speculating he would play Achilles.
Coverage (9)
- Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Has a Powerful Moral Message IMDb · 25d ago
- Elliot Page’s Odyssey Role Reportedly Revealed as Sinon, Not Achilles Cosmic Book News · 25d ago
- Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Has a Powerful Moral Message IMDb · 25d ago
- Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Holds First Press Screenings, Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’ Influences, Elliot Page’s Role Revealed World of Reel · 25d ago
- Transphobia against Elliot Page grows as The Odyssey approaches, and Elon Musk joins dogpile The Tab · 25d ago
- Elliot Page’s Secret ‘The Odyssey’ Role May Have Been Accidentally Revealed Comic Basics · 25d ago
- "The Odyssey" Cast List Ends Achilles Talk Dark Horizons · 25d ago
- Elliot Page’s Mystery Role in ‘The Odyssey’ Has Finally Been Solved, and It’s Not Who Anyone Expected IMDb · 25d ago
- The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure Yahoo · 25d ago
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