Lupita Nyong’o hits back at critiques of her role in ‘The Odyssey’
Key takeaways
- Speaking in a new interview with Elle, the Oscar-winning actress addressed the controversy directly, pushing back against racist-tinged reactions that emerged after her role was confirmed.
- Homer’s Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, following Odysseus’ dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
- The criticism will exist whether I engage with it or not.”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Lupita Nyong’o is responding to criticism surrounding her casting in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey, after some online backlash questioned the decision to cast her as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.
Speaking in a new interview with Elle, the Oscar-winning actress addressed the controversy directly, pushing back against racist-tinged reactions that emerged after her role was confirmed. “This is a mythological story,” Nyong’o said, emphasising the creative scope of the project and its interpretation of ancient material.
Homer’s Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, following Odysseus’ dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. Nolan’s adaptation brings together a large ensemble cast led by Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside stars including Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson.