Friday, 22 May 2026

Lupita defends her casting as Helen of Troy in 'The Odyssey'

Lupita Nyong'o, cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', addresses online criticism and racism. She defends the director's vision, highlighting the mythological nature of the story and the cast's global representation. Nyong'o emphasizes exploring characters beyond mere beauty, stating the film spans worlds and aims for an epic narrative.

Lupita Nyong'o, cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', addresses online criticism and racism. She defends the director's vision, highlighting the mythological nature of the story and the cast's global representation. Nyong'o emphasizes exploring characters beyond mere beauty, stating the film spans worlds and aims for an epic narrative. https://ift.tt/h2e5EbX May 21, 2026 at 11:49PM TOI Entertainment Desk