Viral Odyssey Musical ‘Epic’ Set for Animated Film Adaptation by Bruckheimer
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Updated · Billboard · Apr 22
Viral Odyssey Musical ‘Epic’ Set for Animated Film Adaptation by Bruckheimer
17 articles · Updated · Billboard · Apr 22
Epic: The Musical, Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ viral retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, is being adapted into an animated film by Jerry Bruckheimer and Kevin Weaver.
The project, still in early development, will be presented to studios and streaming platforms, marking Bruckheimer’s first animated feature production.
Originating as a university thesis and TikTok sensation, Epic has amassed billions of streams, highlighting a new model for adapting digital phenomena to major films.
With Nolan's 'Odyssey' out in July, can this animated musical compete?
Will Hollywood's blockbuster machine preserve the indie soul of a TikTok musical?
How will an animated musical portray the brutal and complex themes of Homer's epic?
Why is legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer making his animation debut now?
Is adapting viral TikTok hits the new low-risk formula for studio blockbusters?
Will the creator retain control, or will Hollywood reshape his viral vision?