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Odyssey Controversy: Elliot Page Not Playing Achilles
18 Jul
Summary
- Elliot Page is not cast as Achilles in The Odyssey film.
- Many social media users wrongly assumed Page was playing Achilles.
- The film is projected to break box-office records with $120 million opening.
A significant controversy recently swirled around the casting of Elliot Page in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, fueled by widespread misinformation on social media. Many users, including Elon Musk, erroneously claimed that Page was cast as the legendary Greek hero Achilles.
In reality, Elliot Page portrays Sinon, a character originating from Virgil's Aeneid, who is instrumental in deceiving the Trojans. This character is distinct from Achilles. The false narrative about Page playing Achilles was part of a larger online debate that also incorrectly targeted Lupita Nyong'o's casting as Helen of Troy.
Despite the unfounded accusations of transphobia and racism, The Odyssey is experiencing tremendous commercial success. The film is now projected to achieve a record-breaking opening weekend, with box-office estimates reaching $120 million, surpassing earlier projections of $90-100 million.
Director Christopher Nolan has previously commented on the irrelevance of pre-release discourse, emphasizing that such online conversations often lack context before a film is even seen by the public.
