Page Compares 'Odyssey' Script to 'Inception'

Actor Elliot Page recently described his experience reading Christopher Nolan's script for "The Odyssey" as intensely breathtaking. He likened the initial impact to reading the script for "Inception," highlighting its massive scope and compelling narrative drive. Page expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reunite with Nolan, calling it a gift to be part of another epic production.

Page portrays Sinon, an Ithacan soldier, in the film and noted the challenges of performing practical stunts, including a memorable sequence involving the Trojan Horse. He praised Nolan's "impeccable" and focused directing style, which allows actors to be fully present. Notably, Sinon is a character introduced in Virgil's "The Aeneid," not Homer's original "The Odyssey."

Despite widespread critical praise for Page's performance, the film has faced backlash from some right-wing groups. Elon Musk publicly criticized the casting of Page and Lupita Nyong'o, even threatening an AI-generated adaptation. This online controversy stands in stark contrast to the remarkable box office success and significant public demand for Nolan's "The Odyssey."