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The Odyssey trailer sparks complaints over ‘jarring’ accents and modern phrases

The Independent·Inga Parkel·27 days ago
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Universal Pictures’ new trailer for The Odyssey is facing a barrage of criticism over the actors’ out-of-place accents and modern dialogue. Directed by Christopher Nolan , the forthcoming epic is an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem , starring Matt Damon as the Greek hero Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as his wife Penelope and Tom Holland as their son Telemachus. It also features Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Charlize Theron. In the latest teaser released Tuesday, Odysseus begs Calypso (Theron) to help him return home to his family after the 10-year Trojan War. While he’s been away fighting for his people, Penelope has attracted a band of suitors vying for her hand in marriage, including Antinous (Pattinson). “I want you to choose me,” Antinous says, to which Penelope responds: “Ithica’s King is coming back.” Antinous disagrees: “No, he’s not.” A following scene shows Antinous confronting Telemachus.…

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