Grok releases the first seven minutes of its version of “The Odyssey”
🎧 Listen to this story
Three months after Elon Musk announced that Grok would release a full-length, “historically accurate” version of “The Odyssey,” the system published seven minutes, now presented as “Episode 1” of a series. The project was created in collaboration with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.
TechCrunch found the footage more convincing visually than other videos recently posted by Musk, with moments that could resemble real actors being filmed. The site’s review said, however, that the clip lacks artistry, inspiration, or human interest: extended narration gives way to bearded faces delivering stilted lines, and the whole production provides little momentum or reason to care about its characters.
Why it matters · editorial interpretation
The release places Grok in a serialized audiovisual production, but TechCrunch’s assessment suggests that visually convincing output may not be enough to create narrative engagement. The gap between realistic appearance and artistic interest remains relevant for those following AI’s use in filmmaking.
Sources
Creation