Odysseus with a Boston Accent: Nolan Rewrites Power Through Speech
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.