Elliot Page stars in “The Odyssey.” (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty/Universal Pictures)
odyssey is set to host a career-defining performance from trans actor Elliot Page.
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic fantasy action film is set to be a major mainstream role for Page after his transition. The 39-year-old Canadian star previously appeared in Nolan films. inception.
Who is Elliot Page odyssey?
in odysseyPage plays Sinon, a Greek soldier who fought alongside Odysseus in the Trojan War and Odysseus’ cousin.
Sinon is an important character and is important in the famous moment of war when the wooden horse enters the Trojan city.
Additionally, the movie’s trailer introduces Page’s character. In one of the trailers, Page’s character, Sinon, is seen being held at knifepoint. He holds his sword to his chin as he stares down at his attacker.
Paige recently showed off her toned physique after boxing training, putting her abs on full display. He’s certainly prepared for the physicality of the performance.
Why did Elliot Page receive backlash? odyssey?
Sadly, news of Page’s casting didn’t go entirely smoothly, with the right wing outraged over his rumored persona.
Initial rumors suggested that Page would play Achilles, the immortal and notoriously weak heel.
At the time, news anchor Rob Finnerty aired fierce opposition to a trans actor playing the role…he apparently thought the role was based on a real historical figure, rather than a mythical one.
“Achilles, the most famous warrior in history, not just in Greek history, will be played by a transgender woman in a new movie,” he said.
“Throughout history, Achilles was a superhuman warrior, deadly on the battlefield, and even defeated Hector of Troy,” Finnerty continued.
Finnerty also criticized the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, a fellow mythological character, saying she is “definitely white.”
What is odyssey About?
Nolan’s odyssey It is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epics.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca who returns home after the Trojan War. But his long journey to reunite with his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) is littered with mythical beings.
The film’s cast includes Tom Holland as Telemachus, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Zendaya as Athena, and Charlize Theron as Calypso.
When is it? odyssey Outside?
odyssey ‘ will be released in UK and US cinemas on July 17th.
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