Lupita Nyong’o Responds to Racist ‘Odyssey’ Backlash: ‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking of a Defense’
Lupita Nyong'o addressed the backlash regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey.' She emphasized that the story is mythological and that the cast reflects a diverse representation of the world. Nyong'o expressed her support for Nolan's vision and stated that she is not focused on defending her role against criticism.
- ▪Lupita Nyong'o responded to racist backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy.
- ▪She stated that the story is mythological and the cast represents the world.
- ▪Nyong'o expressed confidence in Christopher Nolan's vision for the film.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Lupita Nyong’o Responds to Racist ‘Odyssey’ Backlash: ‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking of a Defense’ “Our cast is a representation of the world,” the actress playing Helen of Troy in the Christopher Nolan epic says Jacob Bryant May 21, 2026 @ 1:23 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Lupita Nyong'o attends SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations: "Sinners" at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on Dec. 1, 2025 in New York City.
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