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

The Oscar-winning actor’s role in the mythical drama has been attacked by Elon Musk and others on the far right

The Guardian - US

Homer Isn’t Real. He’s Not Going to Be Offended by Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Until the release of its cast and trailer, everyone had high hopes for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, The Odyssey, by Homer. In the span of a few days, social media started harping on historical accuracy, “race swapping,” among other odd complaints. But why is there even so much concern over…

The Mary Sue

I Know Homer's The Odyssey Quite Well, And I Love The Tweaks That Christopher Nolan Is Making

Let Nolan cook.

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Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s IRS settlement: ‘Most brazenly corrupt move by any president ever’

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The Guardian - US

Elon Musk Lists a Bunch of White Men Playing Real Men of Color to Highlight a “Double Standard” Forgetting Helen of Troy Isn’t Real

Elon Musk keeps tweeting dumb stuff about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. We’re now in multiple weeks of this nonsense. A lot of right wing accounts blew a gasket because Lupita Nyong’o was cast as Helen of Troy in the new film. There has been a surprisingly level-headed discourse cycle about…

The Mary Sue

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'DEI Lies': Elon Musk Accuses Oscars of Forcing Diversity After Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Casting Reveal

Elon Musk accused the Oscars of forcing 'DEI lies' after reacting to casting for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey casting.

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Who Is Elliot Page Playing in 'The Odyssey'? New Rumour Suggests Role May Be Elpenor, Not Achilles

Fans speculate on Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey'. The film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026.

International Business Times UK

Christopher Nolan has pushed The Odyssey to 'the most extreme' limits

The Odyssey filmmaker Christopher Nolan has opened up on his process as a director.

BANG Premier

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Cast Is Triggering An A-Grade Right Wing Meltdown

Watch out, the hIsToRiCaL AcCuRaCy babies are coming for [checks notes] The Odyssey.

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Elon Musk Fuels Furious ‘The Odyssey’ Frenzy After Commenting Again On Lupita Nyong’o As Helen Of Troy

“Chris Nolan desecrated The Odyssey so that he would be eligible for an Academy Award,” Musk wrote.

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Alec Baldwin hits back after Elon Musk attacks Lupita Nyong’o casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Alec Baldwin has publicly defended Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o after Elon Musk and commentator Matt Walsh criticised her role as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey.

BANG Premier

Am I Setting My Expectations Too High By Hoping The Odyssey Will Compare To Lawrence Of Arabia?

Yeah, I’ll admit, I’m maybe overly excited here.

Cinemablend

Is Elon Musk a Racist? SpaceX CEO Sparks Racism Accusations After Questioning Lupita Nyong'o's Beauty

Elon Musk is under fire after backing a right‑wing attack on Lupita Nyong'o's casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, prompting accusations of 'open racism' on X.

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Salon

New Helen of Troy is Black, racists fume

The controversy of Lupita Nyong'o in “The Odyssey” echoes earlier backlash to casting in other fantasy adaptations

International Business Times UK

Christopher Nolan Slams 'The Odyssey' Critics: Why Travis Scott Is Perfect For His Ancient Greek Epic

Christopher Nolan defends casting Travis Scott in 'The Odyssey', highlighting rap's connection to oral traditions. Despite backlash, Nolan aims to modernise the ancient tale with innovative techniques.

The Mary Sue

Elon Musk’s Predictable Backlash to The Odyssey’s Lupita Nyong’o Casting

The worst people you’ve heard of are mad that Lupita Nyong’o is playing an iconic character in The Odyssey. This week, we all learned that the Oscar-winner will be playing Menelaus’s wife Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic. (h/t to Time for that scoop.) That sounds amazing, but…

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I Gotta Admire How 'Confident' The OG Writer Of 2015's Fantastic Four Was About His Tossed Script: ‘The Next Christopher Nolan’

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk facing backlash for one-word comment about Lupita Nyong’o’s Odyssey role

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Elon Musk sparks racism accusations after questioning Lupita Nyong’o’s beauty in The Odyssey

Nyong’o will play Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film

Inverse

I'm Already Upset About 'The Odyssey.' But We Need To All Chill Out

As Christopher Nolan's next — and most polarizing — epic sets sail, it may be time for us to sit back and trust the process.

Cinemablend

Christopher Nolan Invokes Interstellar While Addressing Critiques Of The Odyssey, And I Think He Makes A Great Point

Far be it from me to question his creative choices.

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan reveals reason he cast rapper Travis Scott in The Odyssey

‘The Odyssey’ marks the rapper’s first major film role

Evening Standard

Matt Damon on The Odyssey: ‘Movies like this are not getting made any more’

The 55-year old actor praised director Sir Christopher Nolan for his commitment.

Reason

AOC Hates Billionaires, Heritage Americans, and Ranking Christopher Nolan Movies

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi tear apart AOC's belief that billionaires don't earn their wealth.

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