Lupita Nyong’o responds to rightwing criticism of The Odyssey: ‘Our cast is representative of the world’
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- Lupita Nyong'o: ‘Our cast is representative of the world.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleOscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has responded to far-right criticism of her role in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.
- In the big-budget film, out in July, the star plays Helen of Troy alongside cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya.
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Lupita Nyong'o: ‘Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense.’ Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lupita Nyong'o: ‘Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense.’ Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong’o responds to rightwing criticism of The Odyssey: ‘Our cast is representative of the world’The Oscar-winning actor’s role in the mythical drama has been attacked by Elon Musk and others on the far right
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleOscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has responded to far-right criticism of her role in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.
In the big-budget film, out in July, the star plays Helen of Troy alongside cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya.