Christopher Nolan has finally addressed the backlash surrounding Lupita Nyong’o’s casting in The Odyssey.
Ever since the film’s first trailer dropped, social media has been divided over Nyong’o taking on the role of Helen of Troy. Now, after weeks of online debate, both Nolan and Nyong’o have responded publicly for the first time.
In a new interview, the Oscar-winning director defended the casting decision and revealed that Nyong’o was always his top choice to play Helen of Troy in his highly anticipated fantasy epic.
