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Here’s Why Casting Zendaya And Lupita Nyong’o In ‘The Odyssey’ Is A Totally Legitimate Creative Choice Despite Backlash From Outspoken Minority
Nolan said he cast Scott to echo the epic’s oral-poetry roots as fans debated the choice online.
- On Tuesday, Christopher Nolan defended his decision to cast Travis Scott in "The Odyssey" during an interview with Time, addressing backlash over the hip-hop icon's role as an ancient Greek storyteller.
- Nolan explained he cast Scott to nod toward the idea that stories were handed down as oral poetry, which he considers analogous to rap, grounding the choice in historical tradition.
- Viewers rushed to social media criticizing the casting; one person tweeted, "Nolan does not know what he's doing anymore," while others called it "pretentious," though some noted Scott's prior work with Nolan on "Tenet."
- The film features an ensemble including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, with costume designer Ellen emphasizing Mycenaean historical accuracy through materials.
- Scheduled for release on July 17, the project reflects Nolan's rigorous research approach; he hired experts to ensure historical accuracy, mirroring his methodology for 2014's "Interstellar.
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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan explains Travis Scott's casting as a bard
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan defended the casting of rapper Travis Scott in The Odyssey after facing criticism on social media. He also addressed backlash over the armour design seen in the film’s footage shared early this year.
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