Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will make ‘historically accurate’ AI adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey

Elon Musk says his AI video platform Grok Imagine will produce a “historically accurate” adaptation of Homer’s *Odyssey*, following the attention drawn by Christopher Nolan’s recent blockbuster version of the ancient epic.

In a post on X, Musk said: “Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer.” The remark came alongside renewed criticism of Nolan’s film, which Musk has repeatedly taken issue with, particularly over its casting choices.

Musk also shared a post that included a three-minute clip said to have been generated using Grok Imagine. The footage showed a scene between Odysseus and the nymph Calypso, suggesting the AI system is already being used to create cinematic material tied to the Greek classic.

The comments place Musk once again at the center of debate over AI-generated entertainment and how closely machine-made storytelling can or should adhere to historical or literary source material. His promise of a full-length film by the end of the year is the latest in a series of high-profile claims about the capabilities of his xAI-linked tools.

This report is based on a monitored public feed. Source attribution: The Guardian Technology reported Musk’s latest comments and the clip he shared online.

Source: The Guardian Technology - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/22/elon-musk-grok-imagine-historically-accurate-ai-homers-odyssey-christopher-nolan