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Elon Musk Vows AI-Generated “Odyssey” Amid Ongoing Critique of Nolan’s Film
7/23/2026, 11:02:02 AM
Musk Announces AI-Generated “Odyssey”
The post included a three-minute AI-generated clip of a scene between Odysseus and the nymph Calypso, shared by a user of the tool.
Background & Context: Casting Controversy
Musk has repeatedly attacked director Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* for its diverse casting. Since March, he has labeled the film “anti-White racist” for casting Black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and has mocked transgender actor Elliot Page’s role as Sinon, suggesting the choices were made to win awards. The criticism forms part of a broader pattern in which Musk has targeted other high-profile releases he deems “woke,” such as *Barbie* and Disney’s *Snow White* reboot.
Official Statements & Responses
Director Scott Derrickson directly addressed Musk on X, stating:
> “Clearly @elonmusk doesn’t know shit about cinema & he stopped reading in his 20s,” — Scott Derrickson, director
Conflicting Reports & Gaps: Box-Office Performance
Two industry reports differ on the film’s opening-weekend earnings. One outlet reported a global take of $264 million; another cited $263.7 million and projected an additional $20 million for the following Tuesday. No source provided a definitive, independently verified figure, leaving the exact total uncertain.
Data & Statistics
- The film holds a 97 % audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes (as reported).
- The cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, and John Leguizamo.
- The source material, Homer’s *Odyssey*, dates to the 7th–8th century BC.
These developments illustrate Musk’s use of AI-driven media promises to challenge a commercially successful, critically acclaimed adaptation of a classic work, while the film continues to draw strong audience support despite the controversy.
