Elon Musk once again found himself in the middle of controversy after criticizing historian Tom Holland for his praise. Christopher Nolanthe upcoming movie The Odyssey. The post of the billionaire caused confusion on the Internet, many initially believed that he was talking about the actor. Tom Hollandwho participates in this film.In response to a post that posted a good review of the biographer of The Odyssey, Musk wrote on X, “Tom Holland is such a cuck.”Historian Tom Holland, author of Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar, shared a brilliant review of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation.“Some praise for The Odyssey from people who, surprisingly, waited to see it before giving their opinions,” Holland wrote.In another story, he praised the film.“A lot of people tell me that The Odyssey is a terrible movie because I haven’t seen it. FWIW, I’ve watched it twice now, and it’s one of the best ways to show Greek mythology in movies I’ve ever seen. It honors Homer at the same time and creates something new for him.”Musk’s response to Holland’s taunts went quickly.
Fans were confused about what Tom Holland Musk meant
Because Tom Holland, famous for playing Spider-Man, also appears in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, many social media users thought that Musk was attacking the actor.The confusion sparked memes and jokes, with some questioning why Musk appeared so critical of the yet-to-be-released film.Some users also criticized the billionaire for attacking a video he did not watch.
Historian Tom Holland answers
The historian later responded directly to Musk’s criticism, standing by his comment.“I’m happy to say it again. The Odyssey is a wonderful film, and you miss seeing it because you think it’s awake or something is cutting your nose regardless of your face. Your loss.”He later tried to end the controversy, writing, “My last comment on this whole business, which I didn’t realize was the lightning rod of the entire cultural war. If you like Nolan’s other films, you will like The Odyssey. If you didn’t, then miss it”.Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which is due to be released on July 17, has already sparked an online debate, with some conservative commentators criticizing some aspects of its casting, including Lupita Nyong’o portraying Helen of Troy.