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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.

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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.

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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.

International Business Times UK

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

Salon

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.

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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…

The Mary Sue

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

Strong words.

Cinemablend

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

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Inverse

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.

Cinemablend

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

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

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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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Zendaya Takes On A Lot Of Great Roles, So How Does She Pick Them? She Explains

She really has made some stellar choices.

Reason

Did The New York Times Discriminate Against a White Male Employee?

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“Nolan Couldn’t”: Fans Highlight Major Flaw In ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer As Diversity Debate Heats Up

The Odyssey trailer faces fresh backlash after fans notice glaring error in Christopher Nolan’s casting choices.

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“Disgusting” New Detail In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Heated Debate Among Fans

Fans are slamming The Odyssey over a bizarre detail, leading to a broader debate about the epic film.

The Mary Sue

Everyone Is Being Weird About Anne Hathaway Again

On Tuesday, Universal Pictures released the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, which was immediately met with a deluge of different responses on social media. Plenty of things have been said, and will continue to be said, about the anachronisms of certain modern words and the confusion…

The Guardian - UK

Flogging a wooden horse: how faithful will Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey be?

In a rare interview, the director has said he wants to do justice to Homer’s ‘original non-linear narrative’. How will that translate on screen?

Euronews

'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...

The Independent UK

New Odyssey trailer prompts backlash as fans left making same complaint

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International Business Times UK

'You're Pining for a Daddy': Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Faces Backlash Over Accents and Modern Dialogue

Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey' faces criticism for its modern dialogue and American accents, sparking debate among viewers. The film is set for release in July 2026.

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