Elon Musk said he plans to use his AI platform to create a feature-length adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey”, describing it as historically accurate and faithful to the author’s intentions. The announcement matters because it places another major cultural work at the centre of debate over AI-generated filmmaking and adaptation.

Musk made the comments on Wednesday while reposting a three-minute scene, according to Fox News. The article also notes that Christopher Nolan is developing his own IMAX reimagining of the ancient Greek epic, providing the context for Musk’s criticism of Nolan’s casting.