Seth Meyers took aim at Elon Musk's announced AI Odyssey movie, joking 'I can't wait for that to suck' during a segment on Late Night. The comedian mocked Musk's plan to use his Grok AI tool to create a 'historically accurate' version of Christopher Nolan's epic, which opened to a massive $264 million worldwide.
Meyers Roasts Right-Wing Outrage Over The Odyssey Casting
Seth Meyers didn't hold back as he dissected the right's criticism of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. He noted how pundits labeled the film a 'commie woke-fest' due to its diverse cast, including Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. 'How dare you cast popular actors in fictional roles in a movie adaptation of a poem written 2,700 years ago?' Meyers joked.
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The late-night host highlighted the absurdity of the outrage, especially since the character Helen of Troy 'hatched from an egg that was the result of Zeus turning into a swan who had sex with a goddess' — or as Meyers put it, 'white lady stuff.' He said Maga pundits had suddenly become 'poem cops.'
Why The 'Go Woke, Go Broke' Myth Failed Again
Meyers pointed to the film's record-breaking $264 million opening weekend as proof that 'woke is back.' He argued the right's inability to predict a hit stems from the fact that 'most of them haven't seen a movie in theaters since Fast and Furious.' The segment underscored how the 'you go woke, you go broke' narrative continues to collapse when faced with actual box office data.
| Film | Opening Weekend | Critics' Rating | Audience Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Odyssey (Nolan) | $264M | 92% | 88% |
| Musk's AI Odyssey (Proposed) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Elon Musk's AI Odyssey: A 'Historically Accurate' Myth?
Elon Musk, the world's richest and 'weirdest' man, has claimed he will make a 'historically accurate' version of The Odyssey using his AI tool Grok. Meyers quipped, 'I can't wait for that to suck,' and added, 'It's a myth! Are you also making a historically accurate version of The Santa Clause?'
The segment also touched on Trump's press conference where a journalist asked about Iran showing no signs of stopping fighting. Trump replied by asking if she knew something he didn't. Meyers used this to criticize the right's track record on predictions — 'they also said the Iran war would be a huge success,' yet it continues to spiral.
Key Takeaways
- Seth Meyers mocks Elon Musk's AI-driven movie project as destined to fail.
- The right's 'woke' outrage backfired as The Odyssey earned $264M opening weekend.
- Lupita Nyong’o casting as Helen of Troy sparked absurd criticism from pundits.
- Musk's 'historically accurate' claim ignores that The Odyssey is a mythological poem.
- Meyers ties the controversy to broader political failures in prediction and leadership.
FAQ
What did Seth Meyers say about Elon Musk's AI movie?
Seth Meyers joked he 'can't wait for that to suck' after Musk announced he would use Grok AI to make a 'historically accurate' version of The Odyssey.
Why did the right criticize Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?
Critics on the right called it a 'commie woke-fest' because of its diverse cast, particularly Lupita Nyong'o playing Helen of Troy.
How much did The Odyssey make at the box office opening weekend?
The film earned $264 million worldwide, disproving claims that 'woke' movies fail commercially.
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