Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy after insulting historian Tom Holland for his praise of: Christopher NolanThe upcoming film The Odyssey. The billionaire’s post quickly sparked confusion online, with many initially believing he was referring to the actor. Tom Hollandwho is the star of the film.Responding to a post citing the historian’s positive review of The Odyssey, Musk wrote to X, “Tom Holland is such a cuck.”Historian Tom Holland, author of Dynasty. The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar, shared a glowing review of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation.“Lots of praise for The Odyssey from people who, surprisingly, waited to see it before giving their opinion,” Holland wrote.In another post, he praised the film even more.“Many people have told me that The Odyssey is a terrible film based on never seeing it. FWIW, I’ve watched it twice, and it’s by far the best cinematic adaptation of a Greek myth I’ve ever seen.Musk’s response insulting Holland quickly went viral.
Fans are confused as to what Tom Holland Musk is referring to
Since Tom Holland, who is best known for playing Spider-Man, also appears in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, many social media users believe that Musk attacked the actor.The confusion sparked a wave of memes and jokes, while others questioned why Musk appeared critical of a film that had not yet been released to the public.Some users also criticized the billionaire for attacking a movie he didn’t watch.
Historian Tom Holland goes back and forth
The historian later responded directly to Musk’s criticism, standing by his review.“Very happy to say it again. The Odyssey is an amazing movie, and you’re missing out on watching it because you think it’s waking up or something that cuts your nose to whatever your face is. Your loss.”He later tried to end the debate, writing, “My last comment on this whole business, which I didn’t realize was a lightning rod for the whole culture war. If you like Nolan’s other films, you’ll love The Odyssey.Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, set to be released on July 17, has already generated significant discussion online, with some conservative commentators criticizing aspects of its casting, including Lupita Nyong’o portraying Helen of Troy.