Christopher NolanThe upcoming epic The Odyssey is just weeks away from hitting theaters, and according to the latest news, not everyone will be able to screen it early. There will reportedly be no advance screenings for social media influencers, with distributor Universal Pictures opting to screen the film first for professional critics after its world premiere.
‘Odyssey’ cancels screenings for influencers
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The Odyssey” will have its world premiere in London on July 6, after which the studio will begin hosting screenings specifically for film critics. The decision marks a departure from industry practice, in which studios invite fan site bloggers and social media influencers to advance screenings and share early reactions online.
Influencer’s early comments spark backlash
Most recently, early influencer reactions to Warner Bros.’ Supergirl. The image drew criticism online after the vast majority of positive posts were viewed with suspicion. The film later received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of only 59% on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio also faced backlash for early influencer comments on Disclosure Day.The move comes amid a backlash on social media over the film’s unconventional casting, story, dialogue and costumes. Since the trailer was released, netizens have been vocal in their opposition to the film’s casting choices and modernized dialogue of the ancient Greek epic.
“The Odyssey” cast and release date
“The Odyssey” is scheduled to be released on July 17. This film is adapted from “The Odyssey” and tells the story of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War, trying to return to the Kingdom of Ithaca and reunite with his family.Matt Damon as Odysseus, while Tom Holland as his son Telemachus. Anne Hathaway Depicting Odysseus’ wife Penelope, Charlize Theron plays the nymph Calypso. Rob Pattinson stars as Antinous, Penelope’s suitor who seeks to marry the queen and seize the throne of Ithaca. The troupe also includes John Leguizamo as Odysseus’ loyal servant Eumaeus, and Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, the Greek king of Sparta and brother of Agamemnon.
