Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey” is just weeks away from its release, and according to the latest buzz, not everyone will be able to get access to early screenings. According to reports, there will be no advance screenings for social media influencers, with distributor Universal Pictures instead opting to screen the film first to professional critics after its world premiere.
“The Odyssey” eliminates character performances
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Odyssey will have its world premiere in London on July 6, after which the studio will begin hosting exclusive screenings for film critics. The decision represents a departure from common industry practice in which studios invite fan site bloggers and social media influencers to attend previews and share early reactions online.
Early influencer reviews spark backlash
Recently, early emotional reactions to Warner Bros.’ “Supergirl” film have emerged.
The images sparked criticism online after overwhelmingly positive posts were met with skepticism. The film subsequently received mixed reviews from critics, receiving a score of only 59% on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio also faced backlash over early influencer reviews of Disclosure Day.The move comes amid waves of backlash on social media over the film’s cast, story, dialogue and unconventional costumes. Since the trailer was released, netizens have revolted against the film over its modern casting and dialogue choices for the ancient Greek epic.
“The Odyssey” cast and release date
“The Odyssey” is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17. Based on The Odyssey, the film follows legendary Greek hero Odysseus on his long, perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to return to the kingdom of Ithaca and reunite with his family.Matt Damon plays Odysseus, while Tom Holland plays his son Telemachus.
Anne Hathaway
It portrays Penelope, wife of Odysseus, with Charlize Theron appearing as the nymph Calypso. Robert Pattinson plays Antinous, Penelope’s fiancé who seeks to marry the queen and seize the throne of Ithaca. The ensemble also includes John Leguizamo as Odysseus’ loyal servant Eumaeus and John Bernthal as Menelaus, the Greek king of Sparta and brother of Agamemnon.