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The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure

Transphobic outrage over Elliot Page’s role in *The Odyssey* collides with a plot twist: he’s not Achilles.

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The brief

Coverage from AOL and Yahoo notes the controversy stems from transphobic reactions to Page’s casting, despite no official confirmation of the role. IMDb and Comic Basics report the confusion arose after a leaked cast list fueled speculation, but production sources have since clarified Page’s character is not Achilles.

Dark Horizons and Yahoo emphasize the misinformation spread online, with some far-right figures doubling down on claims despite corrections. Production details remain scarce, but coverage suggests the film’s official cast list will resolve lingering questions.

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Quick answers

Is Elliot Page actually playing Achilles in *The Odyssey*?

No. Coverage from IMDb and Comic Basics confirms Page’s role is not Achilles, though the character has not been officially named.

Why are conservatives targeting Page’s casting?

Conservative media and far-right figures amplified claims Page would play Achilles, framing it as a ‘woke’ erasure of classical mythology. AOL and Yahoo note the backlash is tied to transphobic rhetoric.

When will the film’s cast be officially revealed?

Coverage does not specify a date, but sources like Dark Horizons suggest an official cast list will be released soon to address misinformation.