You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook

<p>AI company ElevenLabs unveils its officially licensed replica of the iconic actor’s voice in a retelling of Homer’s epic poem, while director who previously recorded the star recalls real-life experience</p><p>Next month, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster version of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/06/flogging-a-wooden-horse-how-faithful-will-christopher-nolans-odyssey-be">The Odyssey</a> is set to storm cinemas around the globe. Auguries suggest the almost three-hour drama will repeat the success of Nolan’s previous film both at the box office (Oppenheimer took nearly a billion dollars) and the Academy Awards (it won seven Oscars).</p><p>But before that, a new audiobook version of Homer’s tale has been released starring one of Nolan’s most frequent collaborators: Michael Caine, with whom he has worked on eight films, including the Dark Knight trilogy.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/23/youre-only-supposed-to-blow-the-bloody-hooves-off-ai-michael-caine-narrates-odyssey-audiobook">Continue reading...</a>