Lupita Nyong’o has answered the backlash over her casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. [Courtesy]
Lupita Nyong’o has answered the backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s ambitious adaptation of The Odyssey with a clear, unbothered stance, according to People.
In an interview with Elle, the Oscar-winning actress described the project as mythological and broad enough to include whoever, noting that the film’s diverse cast reflects “the world” Nolan is portraying.
“This is a mythological story”, further adding that she will not waste energy on disproving critics, “The criticism will exist whether I engage with it or not.”
The casting controversy drew high-profile commentary, including from Elon Musk himself, who shared his disapproval on social media and suggested Nolan’s motivation was awards-driven, claiming the director had “lost his integrity.”
