‘The Odyssey’ Actress Called Out For Hypocrisy After She Defends Nolan’s Controversial Decision
Nyong'o dismissed critics as the film’s cast drew scrutiny over race, gender and fidelity to ancient Greek characters.
- Actress Lupita Nyong'o has been cast as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face "launched a thousand ships," in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, alongside rapper Travis Scott as a bard.
- Elon Musk and Daily Wire host Matt Walsh led online backlash, with Musk writing on X that Nolan "desecrated the Odyssey" to gain Academy Award eligibility, as critics attempted to define ancient Greece's ethnic parameters.
- Homer never explicitly described Helen of Troy's appearance; later Greek poets like Sappho used terms such as "golden" that did not denote race. Ancient DNA research suggests Bronze Age Aegean populations were genetically closer to modern Mediterranean peoples than Northern European groups.
- Nyong'o revealed she was "immediately sold" on the role after reviewing Nolan's script and dismissed critics, stating "I'm not spending my time thinking of a defense. The criticism will exist whether I engage with it or not."
- The Odyssey's diverse cast reflects modern storytelling evolution, with different ethnicities and backgrounds shaping a fictional tale adapted countless times throughout history. The IMAX-shot film releases July 17.
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‘The Odyssey’ Actress Called Out For Hypocrisy After She Defends Nolan’s Controversial Decision
Lupita Nyong’o is facing renewed backlash online after past comments about representation in Black Panther resurfaced. The Oscar-winning actress stars as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, sparking debate online over mythology, race, and historical interpretation. The controversy intensified after Nyong’o defended the casting, describing the film as a mythological work and calling the ensemble “representative of the world.” Fans a…
Lupita Nyong'o defends casting in ‘The Odyssey’ following racist backlash. ‘Criticism will exist.’
Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o addressed social media criticism regarding her dual roles as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.”
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Blazing Beauty Lupita Nyong’o Breezily Brushes Off ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics—‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking Of A Defense’
Lupita Nyong’o is breezily brushing off backlash surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships,” in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. “I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense,” she said. Source: Norman Jean Roy / Norman Jean Roy As previously reported, the Academy Award winner has been trending ever since the cast announcement dropped, with social media turni…
Blazing Beauty Lupita Nyong'o Breezily Brushes Off ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics---'I'm Not Spending My Time Thinking Of A Defense'
Lupita Nyong’o is breezily brushing off backlash surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships,” in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. “I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense,” she said. Source: Norman Jean Roy / Norman Jean Roy As previously reported, the Academy Award winner has been trending ever since the cast announcement dropped, with social media turni…
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