After all that ‘Odyssey’ vitriol, Elliot Page isn’t even playing Achilles
Public interest in 'The Odyssey' shifts toward Elliot Page’s role as the film reaches theaters amid clarification of his character's identity.
What happened
Elliot Page’s involvement in the new film 'The Odyssey' has become a focal point of recent discourse. Coverage confirms that Page portrays the character Sinon, a figure who does not appear in the original Homeric epic.
Reporting from USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, IMDb, TODAY.com, and them.us highlights the distinction between Page’s actual role and previous public speculation that he was cast as Achilles. Outlets also note the contrast between critical discussions surrounding the casting and the film's theatrical release.
Public attention remains directed at the character's narrative origins and the wider reception of the film. Future updates depend on continued box office performance and ongoing analysis of the film's creative departures from source material.
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Questions people are asking
Who does Elliot Page play in 'The Odyssey'?
Elliot Page plays a character named Sinon.
Is Elliot Page playing Achilles?
No, coverage confirms he is not playing Achilles.
Does Sinon appear in the original Homeric epic?
Coverage states that Sinon does not actually appear in Homer’s epic.
Sources (5)
- Why Elliot Page is actually one of the best parts of 'The Odyssey' USA Today · 49d ago
- Who Is Elliot Page’s Character In ‘The Odyssey’? All About Sinon, Who Doesn’t Actually Appear In Homer’s Epic TODAY.com · 49d ago
- Elliot Page Is Three Things Transphobes Will Never Be: Happy, in a Hit Movie, and With a Girlfriend them.us · 49d ago
- Elliot Page’s ‘Odyssey’ Character Finally Confirmed as Nolan’s Greek Epic Reaches Theaters IMDb · 49d ago
- After all that ‘Odyssey’ vitriol, Elliot Page isn’t even playing Achilles Entertainment Weekly · 49d ago
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