LOS ANGELES: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has drawn fresh criticism from Hollywood after Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson dismissed his latest plans to produce an AI-generated adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.
Musk Announces AI-Generated Film
Musk recently revealed that his artificial intelligence platform, Grok, aims to produce a feature-length film based on The Odyssey before the end of the year.
According to Musk, the project will remain faithful to Homer’s original epic and strive for historical accuracy.
Scott Derrickson Fires Back
Director Scott Derrickson, best known for directing Doctor Strange, strongly criticised Musk’s announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Reacting to Musk’s comments, Derrickson argued that the billionaire knows little about filmmaking and said his opinions on cinema and art carry no value.
The filmmaker’s remarks quickly gained traction on social media, triggering widespread discussion among movie fans and industry observers.
Ongoing Criticism of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
The latest exchange follows months of Musk publicly criticising filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey.
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Even before the film’s release, Musk questioned several casting decisions, including:
- Lupita Nyong’o portraying Helen of Troy
- Elliot Page’s role in the film
- Various creative choices made by Nolan during production
His comments generated mixed reactions across social media.
Musk’s Previous Hollywood Controversies
This is not the first time Musk has publicly criticised major film productions.
In recent years, he has also voiced objections to:
- Barbie over its themes
- Disney’s live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler
- Other Hollywood productions he believes reflect political or ideological messaging
His latest AI filmmaking ambitions have reignited debate over the growing role of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry and whether AI-generated films can match traditional filmmaking in creativity and artistic value.
