Musk Boosts Misinformation About ‘The Odyssey’ In Days-Long Crusade Against Christopher Nolan Movie
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- Musk reposted multiple posts critical of "The Odyssey" cast early Wednesday.
- Despite misstating the Academy’s diversity requirements, Musk has accused Nolan of hiring a diverse cast for “The Odyssey” because he wants to win Oscars.
Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Topline Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has attacked Christopher Nolan’s upcoming $250 million movie, “The Odyssey,” every day this week on X, but some of the claims he’s ma king about the cast and diversity rules at the Academy Awards are misleading.
Musk reposted multiple posts critical of "The Odyssey" cast early Wednesday. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Getty Images Key FactsMusk has reposted and responded to many posts on X this week attacking “The Odyssey,” an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem that is set to open in theaters in July, particularly over the casting of Black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and trans actor Elliot Page in an undisclosed role.
Musk has boosted multiple posts attacking Page for allegedly playing the Greek warrior Achilles, which targeted him for his gender identity—but Page’s role in the movie has not been confirmed, and claims he is playing Achilles are rumors.