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The Odyssey translator who inspired Nolan calls his screenplay ‘abysmal’

Translator Emily Wilson says she ‘would be ashamed to have written any part of its script’

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek

The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...

Euronews

Elon Musk says AI will make a ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey – here’s why that’s impossible

Elon Musk has promised that before the year is out, his AI tool Grok Imagine will produce a full-length film of Homer’s Odyssey that is, in his words, “historically accurate and true to the art of Homer”.

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‘I would be ashamed to have written any part of this’: Odyssey translator Emily Wilson attacks Nolan blockbuster

Wilson, whose work on Homer’s epic was praised by Nolan, said his film was grandiose and superficial with ‘nothing convincing to say’

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk Brands Anne Hathaway 'Bird-Brained' as Old Equality Speech Goes Viral

Anne Hathaway's 2018 speech on equality resurfaces, drawing criticism from Elon Musk, who questions her authenticity and criticises Christopher Nolan's casting choices for 'The Odyssey'.

International Business Times UK

‘It reminded me of James Bond’: Guardian readers on The Odyssey

The Odyssey is the summer’s biggest film: an adaptation of an almost 3,000 year old poem that everyone is talking about. So what was our readers’ verdict?

The Guardian - UK

Who is Devyn Dalton and why Christopher Nolan used Matt Damon's 4-foot-5 stunt double in The Odyssey

Canadian stunt performer Devyn Dalton gained significant attention for her work. Matt Damon praised her muscular arms and height used in "The Odyssey." Dalton's unique stature helped create convincing giant battle sequences through forced perspective. She has built a decade-long career in Hollywood through stunt work and motion capture. Her…

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The Odyssey movie causes steep rise in people learning Greek

Film’s release has coincided with huge surge in people wanting to learn the language

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan Faces Backlash Over Shocking 'The Odyssey' Puppy Scene: Were Any Dogs Harmed?

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' faces backlash for a controversial puppy scene, sparking debate over animal welfare and creative liberties taken in the adaptation of Homer's classic epic.

International Business Times UK

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Winning Praise, So Why Are Fans Calling One Major Flaw Impossible To Ignore?

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned critical praise, but fans are divided over one recurring criticism that continues to fuel online debate

International Business Times UK

‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites

Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk claims Grok AI will make "historically accurate" Odyssey film… then links to AI footage that appears to depict Odysseus with foam earplugs

I’d rather be driven mad by the Sirens’ song than watch a feature-length AI retelling of The Odyssey, but according to Elon Musk, Grok Imagine will soon be capable of producing a "historically accurate" rendition

Digital Camera World

Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026... So far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?

Euronews

The Odyssey Under Fire as Swedish Viking Ship Owners Say They Were Left with Costly Film Damage

A Swedish nonprofit alleges Universal owes $6,000 for repairs to a Viking ship used in 'The Odyssey', while Universal claims all invoices are settled, sparking a dispute.

International Business Times UK

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Raging gods and treacherous odysseys: Take our quiz to test your knowledge about Greek mythology

As Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" continues its god-like reign over the box office, Euronews Culture tests your knowledge of Greek mythology.

The Conversation

Who was Homer, author of the Odyssey?

Who wrote the Odyssey?

Tom’s Guide

Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI Odyssey movie — here's what we know

Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI movie based on The Odyssey. Here's what we know about xAI's ambitious filmmaking plans.

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International Business Times UK

'Wasn't This B***h Supposed to Be on Mars?': Elon Musk Mocked Over AI 'Odyssey' Promise

Elon Musk's AI platform Grok aims to recreate Homer's 'The Odyssey' with historical accuracy, sparking controversy over Nolan's film and AI filmmaking.

Total Film

Christopher Nolan fans have a theory on why The Odyssey chooses not to show Agamemnon's face

Odysseus may be a very unreliable narrator

Evening Standard

Still thinking about The Odyssey? Read these 6 books next

From Stephen Fry’s ‘Odyssey’ to Margaret Atwood’s ‘Penelopiad’, dive into these Homer-inspired titles

The Independent UK

The Simpsons veteran Mike Reiss reveals dark cancelled plotline: ‘What’s the message here?’

Speaking to The Independent, the writer and producer also opened up on the show’s perilous brush with cancellation 15 years ago, and the unlikely origins of the Simpsons’ iconic yellow skin – that even Matt Groening didn’t know

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Backs Mel Gibson's 'Historically Accurate' Odyssey Remake After Criticising Christopher Nolan's Film

Elon Musk supports Mel Gibson directing a historically accurate remake of Homer's Odyssey, criticising Christopher Nolan's adaptation. Musk proposes funding for authentic details and dialogue in Homeric Greek

The Guardian - UK

Why Scotland’s cinematic Moray coast made it a perfect location to shoot The Odyssey

‘Legends cling like barnacles to these shores,’ says our local writer, who reveals how the lore of these craggy cliffs and beaches resonates with the Homeric classic

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Elon Musk claims AI will make ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey film before year’s end

The billionaire says Grok Imagine will create a feature-length adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, as Christopher Nolan’s hit film continues to dominate cinemas and follows earlier controversy generated by Elon over its casting.

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