Christopher NolanIts upcoming epic ‘The Odyssey’ is just weeks away from release and according to the latest buzz, not everyone will have access to early screenings. According to reports, there will be no advance screening for social media influencers, with distributor Universal Pictures instead opting to screen the film first for professional critics after its world premiere.
‘The Odyssey’ cancels screening for influencers
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, ‘The Odyssey’ will have its global premiere in London on July 6, after which the studio will start hosting screenings exclusively for film critics. The decision marks a departure from common industry practice where studios invite fan-site bloggers and social media influencers to attend advance screenings and share early reactions online.
Influencer’s early reviews draw feedback
Recently, the early influencer response to ‘Supergirl’ from Warner Bros. The images sparked criticism online after overwhelmingly positive posts were met with skepticism. The film later opened to mixed reviews from critics and earned a score of only 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio also faced backlash for the early rave reviews of ‘Disclosure Day’.The move comes amid a wave of social media backlash over the film’s unorthodox casting, story, dialogues and costumes. Since the release of the trailer, netizens have been up in arms against the film for its casting choices and modern dialogue for the ancient Greek epic.
‘The Odyssey’ Cast and Release Date
‘The Odyssey’ hits theaters on July 17. Based on The Odyssey, the film follows the legendary Greek hero Odysseus on his long, dangerous journey home after the Trojan War as he attempts to return to the kingdom of Ithaca and reunite with his family.Matt Damon As Odysseus they, when Tom Holland His son plays Telemachus. Anne Hathaway portrays Odysseus’ wife Penelope, while Charlize Theron appears as the nymph Calypso. Robert Pattinson plays Antinous, Penelope’s suitor who wants to marry the queen and seize the throne of Ithaca. The ensemble also includes John Leguizamo as Eumaeus, Odysseus’ loyal servant, and Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, the Greek king of Sparta and brother of Agamemnon.
