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Elon Musk confuses Nikola Tesla with movie character in latest post

In a recent post on X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked a mix-up involving Nikola Tesla’s legacy.

Musk shared an image from the 2017 film The Current War, which features actor Nicholas Hoult portraying the inventor of the Tesla coil. However, Musk’s post, which celebrated Tesla’s namesake, led to a humorous exchange when Hoult commented on the mix-up.

Musk’s post on December 27 aimed to honor the inventor, stating, "We named @Tesla after Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest engineers ever." He emphasized Tesla’s immigrant journey and his significant contributions to electricity generation in America. The post included a still from The Current War, where Hoult plays the inventor, causing some confusion among fans.

Hoult, noticing the post, humorously responded, "Clearly a very convincing performance I gave here," acknowledging the unintended association with Musk’s tribute. The film, The Current War, portrays the battle between Tesla, Thomas Edison (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), and George Westinghouse (played by Michael Shannon) over whether direct current (Edison’s system) or alternating current (Tesla’s refined system) would dominate in the U.S.

The film’s journey to release was delayed several times, first by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, but it finally debuted in 2019. Despite its historical ambitions, the film received mixed reviews, with Entertainment Weekly offering a B-grade review due to its crowded storyline.

Hoult is currently busy with several projects. His recent roles include starring in Clint Eastwood's Juror #2, available on Max, as well as The Order and Nosferatu. Next year, he will step into the role of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman. This portrayal will likely contrast with Jesse Eisenberg’s Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which was influenced by tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg. Given Hoult’s upcoming role, he might find himself drawing inspiration from Musk’s social media presence in the near future.

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