A right-wing news anchor is unhappy about Elliot Page's casting. The new film is called The Odyssey. Director Christopher Nolan is helming the project.

The anchor's reason for being upset seems unusual. He claimed that Achilles is a 'historical figure'. Because of this, he opposes a trans actor playing the role.

However, Achilles is a character from Greek mythology. He is not a real historical person. Many experts and fans corrected this online quickly.

The Odyssey features a very impressive cast. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, the main character. Tom Holland plays Telemachus, Odysseus's son. Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, Odysseus's wife. Robert Pattinson is also in the cast.

Elliot Page is a celebrated transgender actor. He became famous for Umbrella Academy on Netflix. He came out as transgender in December 2020. Since then, he has been a prominent LGBTQ+ voice.

Many people support Elliot Page's casting. They say actors can play mythological and fictional characters. They also note that Greek mythology contains many gender-fluid stories.

Critics say the anchor's argument does not make logical sense. Achilles was never a real person. He comes from Homer's ancient poem, the Iliad. There is no historical evidence of his existence.

Some LGBTQ+ supporters found the situation rather amusing. They pointed out the anchor made basic factual errors. Confusing mythology with history is a clear mistake.

This is not the first time a trans actor's casting caused controversy. Hollywood is slowly becoming more inclusive. However, some people still oppose diverse casting decisions.

Elliot Page's supporters say such criticism is harmful. They believe trans actors deserve equal opportunities. The film has not yet been released. It is expected to be a major production.

The Odyssey is one of the most awaited films recently. Many fans are keen to see how Nolan adapts the classic story. The cast includes some of Hollywood's biggest names.