After all that ‘Odyssey’ vitriol, Elliot Page isn’t even playing Achilles
Elliot Page's role in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has been confirmed, sparking discussion as the film reaches theaters.
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Elliot Page is appearing in the film 'The Odyssey' as the character Sinon. According to TODAY.com and Nerdist, the character of Sinon does not actually appear in the original epic by Homer.
Coverage from Entertainment Weekly and IMDb emphasizes that Page is not playing the role of Achilles. USA Today and them.us describe the role as a deserved opportunity for the actor amid previous vitriol and transphobia.
Attention now turns to the film's reception as it reaches theaters, with reports focusing on the details of Page's specific character.
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Quick answers
Who does Elliot Page play in 'The Odyssey'?
Elliot Page plays a character named Sinon.
Is Sinon a character from Homer's epic?
According to TODAY.com, Sinon does not actually appear in Homer's epic.
Is Elliot Page playing Achilles?
No, coverage from Entertainment Weekly confirms Page is not playing Achilles.
Coverage (6)
- Who Is Elliot Page’s Character In ‘The Odyssey’? All About Sinon, Who Doesn’t Actually Appear In Homer’s Epic TODAY.com · 2d ago
- Who Does Elliot Page Play in THE ODYSSEY? Sinon, Explained Nerdist · 2d ago
- Elliot Page Is Three Things Transphobes Will Never Be: Happy, in a Hit Movie, and With a Girlfriend them.us · 2d ago
- Elliot Page’s ‘Odyssey’ Character Finally Confirmed as Nolan’s Greek Epic Reaches Theaters IMDb · 2d ago
- 'The Odyssey' gives Elliot Page the incredible role he deserves USA Today · 2d ago
- After all that ‘Odyssey’ vitriol, Elliot Page isn’t even playing Achilles Entertainment Weekly · 2d ago
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