The Tesla CEO takes to his X account to share an image of the actor portraying Nikola Tesla in the movie 'The Current War' led to a mistake being pointed out.
- December 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent social media post sparked a discussion about the company's namesake, Nikola Tesla. However, Musk's shared image of actor Nicholas Hoult portraying Tesla in the movie "The Current War" led to a mistake being pointed out.
Tesla's legacy extends beyond the company that bears his name. In the movie "The Current War", Hoult portrays Tesla in a dramatization of the struggle between Tesla, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine the dominant electric current in the United States.
"We named @Tesla after Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest engineers ever," Musk said in a social media post on December 27, as part of an ongoing argument among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump about the value of immigration visas. "He was a penniless immigrant whose inventions led to American dominance in electricity generation and usage."
Hoult had a hilarious reaction to the tweet. He replied, "Clearly a very convincing performance I gave here."
"The Current War", directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and produced by Martin Scorsese, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017 and was finally released in 2019 after being delayed due to allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
Hoult's portrayal of Tesla has been acclaimed, earning him recognition alongside previous cinematic incarnations by David Bowie and Ethan Hawke. Hoult is set to continue his successful cinematic journey, portraying Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming "Superman" film.
Tesla's impact on the world of electricity cannot be overstated. His inventions paved the way for American dominance in electricity generation and usage. His legacy serves as a testament to the transformative power of immigration and the pursuit of innovation.
