Christopher Nolan blasts 'The Odyssey' criticism as 'irrelevant' as director faces new backlash for upcoming film
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Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan addressed criticism of his upcoming film adaptation of "The Odyssey," emphasizing that pre-release opinions are irrelevant since no one has seen the movie yet.
- Key controversies include casting choices, such as Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon, and the use of modern language and a lack of Greek actors in the trailer.
- Nolan compared the backlash to the initial skepticism he faced during his "Batman" trilogy, stating that honoring the original text through personal interpretation is his priority.
- The director hopes audiences will appreciate the sincerity of his adaptation despite differences, while online reactions remain divided between support and strong criticism over historical accuracy and casting.
- "The Odyssey," featuring a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Matt Damon, and Anne Hathaway, is scheduled for theatrical release on July 17.
