Musk's Odyssey Film
Elon Musk says Grok will back a competing, AI-driven take on The Odyssey.
July 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 6:20pm ET
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What happened
Elon Musk said his AI tool Grok Imagine will produce a “historically accurate” feature-length adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” before the end of the year, extending his criticism of Christopher Nolan
Christopher NolanEnglish and American filmmaker (born 1970)’s new film. Nolan’s “The Odyssey” earned more than $124 million domestically and $264 million worldwide over the weekend despite pre-release criticism from Musk over casting choices. Musk objected to Black and transgender actors, including Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong'oMexican-Kenyan actress and film director (born 1983) as Helen of Troy, and accused Nolan of race-swapping characters. He also said he was willing to fund a rival adaptation.
