*Elon Musk is dealing with backlash after weighing in on on-line hypothesis surrounding the casting of Lupita Nyong’o in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie “The Odyssey.”
In accordance with Newsweek, the controversy erupted after Musk criticized Nolan in response to claims that Nyong’o had been forged as Helen of Troy. “The Odyssey” is described as a mythic motion epic filmed across the globe utilizing IMAX expertise. The movie adapts Homer’s legendary story for the primary time on IMAX movie and is scheduled for a theatrical launch on July 17, 2026. Nolan has stated the undertaking allowed him to discover a story with “a little bit of every thing in it.”
The forged contains Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron additionally showing. Extra forged members named for the manufacturing embrace Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, and Benny Safdie, additional including to the movie’s high-profile ensemble.
The backlash started after a put up circulated on Musk’s platform X criticizing the rumored casting. The consumer @iterintellectuson wrote: “Helen of Troy was truthful skinned, blonde, and ‘the face that launched a thousand ships’ as a result of she was so stunning that males began a battle over her. Casting decisions that make the premise incoherent are admissions that the story was by no means the purpose and an insult to the writer.” Musk responded to the the put up by including, “Chris Nolan has misplaced his integrity.”
Many customers pushed again, arguing that the criticism ignored the mythological nature of the story and focused Nyong’o unfairly. On Threads, @bp_sweany wrote: “Christopher Nolan is getting criticized by conservative media for casting a Black lady as an alternative of a white lady, the attractive actress Lupita Nyong’o, as Helen of Troy in ‘The Odyssey.’ Simply ensuring we’re all on the identical web page right here. We speaking about the identical Helen of Troy who was born from an egg that her mom laid after being forcibly impregnated by Zeus disguised as a swan? That’s who you wish to be extra ‘traditionally’ correct?”
The talk reached daytime tv as nicely. On “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg addressed Musk’s remarks, noting that Homer by no means explicitly described Helen of Troy as a “fair-skinned blonde,” and praised Lupita as being one of the vital stunning ladies on the planet. Try her feedback and clip beneath.
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