Elliot Page Achilles Rumor Fuels Debate Over Nolan's July Odyssey Film

8 articles · Updated · UnHerd · May 12

Weekend rumors that Elliot Page could play Achilles in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey triggered a fresh online backlash over the director’s treatment of Homer.
The dispute builds on earlier criticism of rumored casting choices and last week’s trailer, whose modern-sounding dialogue had already raised fears of a revisionist adaptation.
The report stresses the Achilles casting remains unconfirmed and argues reactions may be premature until the film’s full context is clear.
July is the key marker for judging Nolan’s approach, with the broader fight centered on whether the blockbuster honors or reworks a Western classic.

With Elliot Page rumored as Achilles, is Nolan making a daring commentary or simply provoking his critics?

With a serious tone and modern dialogue, who is Christopher Nolan's epic *Odyssey* actually being made for?