The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure
Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey' sparks transphobic backlash, but may not be Achilles as initially thought
📍 Where it landed
Elliot Page faced transphobic backlash and a social media dogpile involving Elon Musk over rumors of playing Achilles in The Odyssey. Reports later revealed Page's role was actually Sinon, ending the speculation regarding Achilles.
Epilogue added 80d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Primary Driver: Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey' sparks transphobic backlash, but may not be Achilles as initially thought
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Elliot Page's upcoming role in 'The Odyssey' has sparked transphobic backlash, with some right-wing individuals, including Elon Musk, expressing outrage.
Coverage from various outlets, including The Tab, aol.com, and Yahoo, emphasizes that the backlash grew as the release of 'The Odyssey' approaches. Some sources suggest that Elliot Page's role may have been misidentified as Achilles.
The cast list for 'The Odyssey' and further investigation into Elliot Page's role are ongoing, with some outlets speculating he may be playing a different mythological figure.
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What sparked the backlash against Elliot Page?
Transphobic reactions to Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey'
Who expressed outrage over Elliot Page's role?
Some right-wing individuals, including Elon Musk
What is Elliot Page's actual role in 'The Odyssey'?
Coverage does not yet specify, but it may not be Achilles as initially thought
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