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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan delivers a spectacle, hits a home run | Hollywood News

The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan delivers a spectacle, hits a home run | Hollywood News

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6 min readJul 17, 2026 01:55 PM IST All the ado about Homerian characters saying “Mom”, “Dad” and “F..k” can be laid to rest. Those are but minor updates to the late 8th or early 7th century BC epic The Odyssey (emerging from oral traditions going back even further) by writer-director Christopher Nolan. In the film, the gods are largely inconsequential (barring a scowling, floating in-and-out Athena), real heroes are decided by free will, women are firmly – and sometimes fiercely – feminist, and the shifty, cunning Odysseus of the epic is a man defined almost entirely by guilt that befits a quintessential Nolan lead. That said, the latest film by the auteur is nothing but impressive. We know about the shot-entirely-in-IMAX ambition, and the massive $250 million budget. However, Nolan employs it in the service of a story that never grows old, and has never seemed as modern, in both its pursuit of home and the transience of it. The parallel, weaving narratives of the epic, comprising 24 poems in all, suit him well, …

Lupita Nyong’o reacts to backlash over playing Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: ‘Criticism will exist’

Lupita Nyong’o reacts to backlash over playing Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: ‘Criticism will exist’

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Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has found herself at the centre of a social media storm ever since her casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey was announced. Several social media users criticised the makers for casting a black woman in a role from ancient Greece, sparking a heated debate across platforms. Now, Lupita has reacted to the backlash. Lupita Nyong’o will soon be seen in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. (AP) Lupita Nyong’o reacts In Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, Lupita is set to portray Helen of Troy, the iconic figure from Greek mythology who was famously regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world. In an interview with Elle, Lupita was asked about the blowback around her casting. Dismissing the hate, Lupita said, “This is a mythological story. I’m very supportive of Chris’ intention with it and with the version of this story that he is telling. Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense. The criticism will exist whether …

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

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If you believe the internet, then you would know that Christopher Nolan – the man they called the Spielberg of his generation – is butchering Homer’s Odyssey. In reality, the auteur is adapting the ancient Greek epic for the big screen. The Odyssey, set to release later this year, has been fully filmed with IMAX cameras and is touted as one of the most anticipated films of the year. But weeks before its release, the buzz is around its casting. Kenyan-Mexican actor Lupita Nyong’o has been cast as Helen of Troy, while rapper Travis Scott appears as a poet. These two castings have been criticised online as ‘diversity hires’, with many questioning the ‘race-swapping’ casting of Helen and the presence of a black rapper in ancient Greece. Christopher Nolan is directing The Odyssey, which releases in July. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP) Is Nolan casting black actors to meet Oscars’ criteria? Conspiracy theories on Reddit and Twitter say the director is casting to meet the eligibility criteria for the Oscars. Since 2024, the …

Elon Musk slams Christopher Nolan for casting Lupita Nyong’o as ‘race-swapped’ Helen in The Odyssey: ‘Insult to Homer’

Elon Musk slams Christopher Nolan for casting Lupita Nyong’o as ‘race-swapped’ Helen in The Odyssey: ‘Insult to Homer’

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The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan‘s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic, has been facing considerable backlash on social media for its casting choices. At its centre are the casting of Elliot Page and Lupita Nyong’o. The latter plays Helen of Troy in the film. Many social media users have criticised casting a black woman to play a character from ancient Greece, while others have defended the choice saying Odyssey is a work of fiction, open for interpretation. Elon Musk has criticised Lupita Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey. Now, Tesla CEO and world’s richest man Elon Musk has also waded into the controversy, criticising Nolan and saying he has ‘race-swapped’ characters as ‘he wants awards’. Musk owns the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where much of the discourse around The Odyssey is taking place. The controversy began after Nolan confirmed that Lupita would portray Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in the epic adaptation of Homer’s classic poem. Elon Musk criticises Nolan’s The Odyssey Reacting to the casting on social media …

Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong’o talks diversity in fashion | World News

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PARIS — A giant empty cage greeted Chanel’s guests at its return to the Grand Palais on Tuesday. Though perhaps not intentionally symbolic, the décor seemed to capture the current state of the house itself: a majestic structure empty of creative direction. With Virginie Viard’s recent departure, Chanel finds itself at a crossroads, as the fashion world eagerly awaits the appointment of a new creative leader. Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong’o talks diversity in fashion Meanwhile, in a powerful step toward embracing diversity, Chanel announced Lupita Nyong’o as its newest ambassador. The appointment of the Oscar-winning actor, who is Kenyan Mexican, comes at a pivotal moment for the French fashion house that had faced criticism in the past for its lack of inclusivity. This move follows the widely-lauded appointment of British-Indian Leena Nair as Chanel’s global chief executive in 2022, making her the only woman of color at the helm of a major luxury brand. Here are some highlights of spring-summer ready-to-wear shows: Chanel: seeking a vision beyond the emp …

Lupita Nyong’o Was “Excited And Terrified” About Mehendi On Her Bald Head

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Image was shared by Lupita.(courtesy: urvashirautela) Lupita Nyong’o was one among the many celebrities who attended the opening night of Mira Nair’s stage adaptation of Monsoon Wedding, the musical at St. Ann’s Warehouse in New York City. The Academy Award-winning actress attended the special event in a saree, gold earrings, and an exquisite henna tattoo on her bald head. Explaining the thought behind the tattoo on her head, she wrote: “THE STORY OF MY HEAD: I met @hennabysabeen last year at a wedding in Pakistan. She did the #HennaDesign for the bride, and I was ASTOUNDED by the INTRICACY and BEAUTY of her work. There was something unique about the way she expressed herself in henna art. And I promised myself, ‘One day I will have a reason to work with Sabeen.’” The Mira Nair event came as the perfect opportunity for collaboration, the caption further explains. She continued, “1.5 years later, when I got the invitation to attend the opening night of my dear friend, Mira Nair’s @monsoonmusical, I was scrambling at the last minute …