American billionaire Elon Musk hinted that he is ready to allocate $100 million to director Mel Gibson for a film adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey" using historically accurate props, with all dialogues to be spoken in the original Homeric Greek. This is reported by Daily Mail, UNN reports.
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According to the publication, the discussion began after a user on social network X suggested that Elon Musk finance a new film adaptation of the "Odyssey." The plan is for Mel Gibson to direct the film, using historically accurate ships, armor, weapons, and cast. The post author also noted that all dialogues should be "taken directly from the original poem and delivered in Homeric Greek."
About eight hours later, Musk responded to this proposal with a brief message.
I don't have the strength
However, according to the publication, Elon Musk has repeatedly criticized Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster and the actors who participated in it. In particular, Musk criticized the decision to involve black actress Lupita Nyong'o and transgender actor Elliot Page in the film.
Recall
Christopher Nolan's film "Odyssey" grossed $264.1 million at the global box office over its opening weekend. The film received an A CinemaScore and a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.