Fans Criticise American Accents and Modern Language in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, ‘The Odyssey’, has sparked online debate following the release of its first trailer. The film, featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, has been criticised by fans for the cast’s use of American accents and modern, historically-inaccurate language. Notably, Damon is heard shouting ‘Let’s go!’ in battle, and Holland’s character refers to his father as ‘Dad’, which many viewers found jarringly anachronistic for an ancient Greek setting. Despite the criticism, the film remains one of Nolan’s most ambitious projects, with a $250 million budget and filmed entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. The trailer showcases Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, including battles, sea voyages, and encounters with mythological beasts. Anne Hathaway’s Penelope is portrayed fending off suitors during Odysseus’ absence. The ensemble cast also includes Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Samantha Morton, Will Yun Lee, and Mia Goth. Fans have taken to social media to voice their opinions, noting the contrast between the modern speech and the epic nature of the story. ‘The Odyssey’ is set for a UK release on 17 July 2026.