# The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 04:10 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey' sparks transphobic backlash, but may not be Achilles as initially thought

## Intelligence Brief
Elliot Page&#039;s upcoming role in &#039;The Odyssey&#039; 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 &#039;The Odyssey&#039; approaches. Some sources suggest that Elliot Page&#039;s role may have been misidentified as Achilles.


The cast list for &#039;The Odyssey&#039; and further investigation into Elliot Page&#039;s role are ongoing, with some outlets speculating he may be playing a different mythological figure.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Odyssey, Elon Musk, Elliot Page, Elliot, Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles Turns Out He's Probably Playing, Different Mythological Figure, Transphobia, Elliot Page Managing Transphobic Backlash Before The Odyssey Release

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMDb | Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Has a Powerful Moral Message | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTE9SWjFtS1RoLVZkRnRENUhNM3loZTFkcUx5WEZIVHQ3eG5VX0RWOUZtQUs1eTJHRUdZbWNIM1dJT3FUZ09wcXV6U2UzSmRFcVlJUmdETGJMRUpweFVROFNPbDhOTVVaMk9K?oc=5) |
| Cosmic Book News | Elliot Page’s Odyssey Role Reportedly Revealed as Sinon, Not Achilles | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE5EeVZiQUVVWjBOT1BYYmJKSUREdXdNYVAxWjdSY3RoUVdYNjFYRmhQc0xkWFRMdUxxQUtsLVhyVEdWd3pyMExTS0pQRTE1VTU5VFZyc2pPaERMb3h4RDBBdG1pWVZqaktGWTFTdllBaFpHUl9SWFE?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Has a Powerful Moral Message | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE5YR1hpNG9nLUdjR19TS05wdWFuS3lraEVHMmJmTHBGRTBCZ2g2TW5ZZW5aOUMxcmVTNGxrdFoxaTdtR29qXy1uaDNZOG5Mbk9rMDZHSmpsbFBsN0w0VjJDWlhxRkozME0?oc=5) |
| World of Reel | Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Holds First Press Screenings, Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’ Influences, Elliot Page’s Role Revealed | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxNdHBDdThtU2tBOHJaMHFzNUdkQ0szY0kzYnVHc0NxM0RZRENwWHcycTJtLXU4TWVZYTdId0NYc0p4ZzM1YWxsakdIbml1WmprbXdzOFdMSFhXQ1ItWkdMdzVhX2dnc2dOeDRlZmpPRmNoRFkteU0tTXo2S2g3c2I2bThWbXJxdF8wbHdyOTdZSUpWUnFrRDNuTms1VEtFY19rdTl4VXZ0QVVZaDNXMjJsT0VzaEpCZVZpQzkzS3FOeGRmOUphbWFuV1NJZ1hLNTF0bjM4c25BZF91dFF3VDZOaHJ4OE9HZEdTUUE?oc=5) |
| The Tab | Transphobia against Elliot Page grows as The Odyssey approaches, and Elon Musk joins dogpile | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNeWZRQVJnWllzZHJab0pMZ3VZc1ViUkxORHdLMzFtUFdybGxnc1BHZUNEWG0xanBXWnBUbWQtRHEzV2E1MzlRQWxZVzJRQ2VJdW9nMWJtNllSZ195UGtwTGpONXotTDM3REgwVUdQMU9kUUptanE4RmgzZEhoREJlbTk1QnJnYXlCWFVKbGVtQUdXUkstaVYzbEE0Nm5SVGNPYWdLUm1DS1FUbDZJc3Q5WE1lMjJLNjVyRVd5OEJlZndUSGNYVk1EZmtDbTE3Zw?oc=5) |
| aol.com | Elliot Page Managing Transphobic Backlash Before The Odyssey Release | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOaEt0Q1VzN0tTQURudmxydGdOVjBzN0NaaDQwUkZIOHJvZ1hLMmo1ZDIxOEtBRnJUbjBkNzQ1bmNlOTYxa3BXRmREYzJmM3FxcHZUXzEzbzVBcWxsX0w2X29sOEo0MVBLWU1ZcnYwQklXZEdrQlpNQ1JQZEtWUHpSbEp0UEdQRFhhckpPUTdB?oc=5) |
| Comic Basics | Elliot Page’s Secret ‘The Odyssey’ Role May Have Been Accidentally Revealed | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOZ00waUkyaDhhMU5ERDNYRUozYXFCQTlzd2hnVmZaMkRHZlB6eUlxd0JZd2h0TGlYZy1qNEdtdkZXMzRLNUFUNXQwWlE3SG9QZXZNcEdOazNRdVN0bXpjYUFOaTdKS0ZqbGhqTnZ0TjZEUkhxczZQTm9lcF9rQ2lwTlprWHhreUFjSXcwTWR2TExRakFpTk93WE83UGJzVndZdjFj?oc=5) |
| Dark Horizons | "The Odyssey" Cast List Ends Achilles Talk | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTFAtZTVTby1LZENOQ3hIeTh5M1lmVTFEM0d3ZUVvZ29ybVVCMllKakQxM1hjMVVzeV9qLV9LeE8tOUtoNXhVdzhuUU45U1h2bmM4QjhSdUxtQmlaN3JjVDJBV3luVmhIZ0FNMkdWR0YtZzVtTzJVWk9UR3R3?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Elliot Page’s Mystery Role in ‘The Odyssey’ Has Finally Been Solved, and It’s Not Who Anyone Expected | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE4xdFRPMEpXbGNxalB1U1lYd2tidG9YYlR1eHlYNkFkblZJZUpOWlRhNWcwekpkUUdZdmcxcDFIcjlQcnl4aHRDWXM2YjJjZWhsbHpva09FcHhzTFB1WWhhczBMRkJwTms?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | The Right Freaked Out About Elliot Page Playing Achilles, Turns Out He's Probably Playing a Different Mythological Figure | 2026-06-25 20:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPWW1OMVdmdzJsUTh1cHVnZEpEREV3ekhHdDFVQjJkM2pUU0VLRTZ4MVNVd1RuaEZUUHBodnJ4S3VXSWpsbjN6SnJJWGNuMHB5RGhjWFpTY29XM2ZjWjU1aXludTIyY2h2VExJazl1ckdQaUpIc2Z6TUxObUhyZDBGZmlKbDlIa3pvNXhPZHNKOGJ2ZjRjdmE4TVR4Z1Z1R1Y3Xy1fclN3?oc=5) |

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