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Christopher Nolan defends 'The Odyssey' casting amid online backlash

Director Christopher Nolan has addressed backlash surrounding his upcoming film, "The Odyssey," which has faced criticism online for casting choices and perceived deviations from historical accuracy. Nolan, who avoids social media, stated that pre-release conversations are irrelevant and that critics' positive reactions indicate the film's quality. He defended the casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as a Greek warrior, emphasizing a desire to make the ancient world feel accessible and grounded for modern audiences, while also explaining artistic choices in costume design. AI

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Christopher Nolan defends 'The Odyssey' casting amid online backlash

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Christopher Nolan Addresses ‘The Odyssey’ Online Backlash

    The Odyssey has received hate from those who have not seen the film yet, and Christopher Nolan is now commenting on the movement.