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Nolan's 'Odyssey' Unveils Sinon, a Character Beyond Homer
17 Jul
Summary
- Elliot Page plays Sinon, a character absent from Homer's original text.
- Sinon's story is drawn from Virgil's Aeneid, acting as a Greek spy.
- Nolan's film adapts the epic poem with added elements from the Aeneid.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," slated for release on July 17, 2026, features Elliot Page in the pivotal role of Sinon. This character, a key figure in the Trojan Horse narrative, is notably absent from Homer's original epic poem.
Instead, Sinon's backstory is drawn from Virgil's Aeneid, where he is depicted as a Greek spy. His cunning deception convinces the Trojans to admit the wooden horse, unaware of the soldiers hidden within.
Nolan's adaptation, reportedly based on Emily Wilson's translation, incorporates elements from the Aeneid. The director further develops Sinon's character, altering his origins from Argos to Ithaca and placing him among Odysseus's encounters in the Underworld.
This inclusion allows for a flashback scene featuring Robert Pattinson's Antinous, providing deeper context for Sinon's character. Elliot Page delivers a haunting performance in this expanded role.
