Why does Odysseus have a Boston accent?
The new film adaptation of The Odyssey features actors with American accents, including British actors.
Reported by 1 outlet — Vox. See all sources ↓
A new film adaptation of The Odyssey is coming. The actors in the movie have American accents, even though some of them are from the UK. This is unusual because The Odyssey is an ancient Greek story.
Why it matters
This is interesting because it shows how filmmakers can change the way a story is told to make it more modern and relatable.
- Why do the actors in The Odyssey have American accents?
- The filmmakers chose to use American accents to make the story more modern and relatable.
- Is this unusual?
- Yes, because The Odyssey is an ancient Greek story and the actors are from different countries.
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The outlets frame the story as a surprise and a curiosity, focusing on the unusual choice of accents.
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The unusual choice of accents in The Odyssey film adaptation.
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