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The Odyssey gets new audiobook adaptation read by AI Michael Caine
Tech company Elevenlabs recently released an audiobook of The Odyssey starring Michael Caine's AI clone ahead of Christopher Nolan's film.
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MovieGuide
· Jun 24, 2026
Sir Michael Caine’s AI Voice Narrates THE ODYSSEY — But Do We Like It?
Sir Michael Caine’s AI-cloned voice is narrating Homer’s THE ODYSSEY, with ElevenLabs releasing the 13-hour audiobook Tuesday...
Gizmodo
· Jul 7, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Gets Two Lavish Companion Books
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Studiocanal Unveils Teaser for ‘Les Miserables,’ Fred Cavayé’s Sweeping Take on Victor Hugo’s Classic Novel Starring Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim
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· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "The Odyssey gets new audiobook adaptation read by AI Michael Caine": MovieGuide — Sir Michael Caine’s AI Voice Narrates THE ODYSSEY — But Do We Like It?. Gizmodo — Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Gets Two Lavish Companion Books. The Beat — Rebellion give Dave Gibbons the Apex Edition treatment in November. Variety — Studiocanal Unveils Teaser for ‘Les Miserables,’ Fred Cavayé’s Sweeping Take on Victor Hugo’s Classic Novel Starring Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim. Cosmopolitan — Meet the ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Cast & Characters. ABC7 New York — 'That was insane': Catherine Lagaʻaia on recording new 'Moana' music with Lin-Manuel Miranda