Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen
Director Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of "The Odyssey," which is slated for U.S. theatrical release on July 17, has already prompted a torrent of division and negative backlash for its casting, which some have framed as a modern affront to a foundational text of Western literature.
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3 sourcesChristopher Nolan on adapting ‘The Odyssey,’ casting Matt Damon and what he learned about movies in Chicago
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9 sourcesDirector Christopher Nolan Dismisses 'Irrelevant' Criticism of 'The Odyssey' Casting
Christopher Nolan calls criticism of 'The Odyssey' casting decisions 'irrelevant'
Nolan calls 'Odyssey' backlash irrelevant, leans on Batman experience
An ‘Odyssey’: Christopher Nolan pushes himself, collaborators on bold film
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7 articlesChristopher Nolan Addresses ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash, Explains Why Film Uses Modern Dialogue
Christopher Nolan Dismisses ‘The Odyssey’ Casting Backlash As “Irrelevant”: “That’s What Adaptation Is”
Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’
‘The Iliad & The Odyssey’ Gets Deluxe Hardbound Edition Ahead of Christopher Nolan Adaptation
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4 developments- Jul 7Only right-leaning coverage:Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' adaptation stirs backlash before release: 'Dying, immoral agenda'
- Jul 9Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen
- Jul 10Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ casting hits the right note, despite internet outrage
- Jul 11Netflix Just Added Christopher Nolan’s Best Movie Ever Ahead Of ‘The Odyssey’
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