Lupita Nyong’o responds to rightwing criticism of The Odyssey: ‘Our cast is representative of the world’

Lupita Nyong'o: ‘Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense.’ Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has responded to far-right criticism of her role in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.

In the big-budget film, out in July, the star plays Helen of Troy alongside cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya.