Odyssey trailer stirs backlash over modern slang and jarring accents

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey trailer has drawn criticism for its use of American accents and contemporary dialogue, with fans arguing the modern phrasing and lines like “daddy” clash with the ancient setting; Nolan says the adaptation aims to feel fresh, and the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus (with Robert Pattinson as Antinous and featuring Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway), hitting theaters July 17.
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