Odysseus with a Boston Accent: Nolan Rewrites Power Through Speech
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When Nolan’s Odyssey trailers showed a cast speaking with American accents, Vox explains the choice isn’t just a quirk but a commentary on power: Hollywood has long used British speech to signal imperial authority, but Nolan seeks an earthy, emotionally direct tone inspired by Emily Wilson’s stripped-down Odyssey, suggesting power today may sound like a Boston voice rather than the Queen’s English.
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