Elon Musk Attacks The Odyssey Over Lupita Nyong'o Playing Helen of Troy
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Elon Musk has publicly criticized Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey," particularly mocking the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page in a surprise role, continuing a feud that began in February.
- Time magazine confirmed Nyong’o will play both Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra, which has sparked controversy due to the characters' traditional descriptions in Greek mythology.
- Conservative commentator Matt Walsh criticized Nyong’o's casting as Helen, accusing Nolan of racial cowardice, a viewpoint Musk endorsed on X, suggesting Nolan's choices are motivated by a desire to win awards.
- Musk also disparaged Elliot Page’s masculinity and accused Nolan of disrespecting Homer’s legacy by altering the race of key characters, despite the Oscars’ diversity criteria focusing broadly on film production rather than casting alone.
- "The Odyssey" is scheduled for release on July 17, with the casting debates highlighting ongoing tensions around race, representation, and artistic interpretation in Hollywood.