‘The Odyssey’: When Helen of Troy is Black

What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?

Nolan's The Odyssey cast features Hollywood stars (Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland) but entirely lacks Greek actors, triggering backlash over cultural representation. The omission exposes a business vulnerability: media companies face brand damage by excluding authentic cultural voices from narratives.