Lupita Nyong’o responds to rightwing criticism of The Odyssey: ‘Our cast is representative of the world’
Lupita Nyong'o has addressed criticism from right-wing figures regarding her role in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. She emphasized that the cast reflects the diversity of the world and expressed her support for Nolan's vision. Nyong'o also noted the disappointing trend of being offered roles as enslaved women after her Oscar win.
- ▪Lupita Nyong'o plays Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey.
- ▪Critics, including Elon Musk, have accused the film of making a 'DEI' hire due to Nyong'o's casting.
- ▪Nyong'o stated that the cast is representative of the world and that criticism will persist regardless of her engagement with it.
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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 ImagesView image in fullscreenLupita Nyong'o: ‘Our cast is representative of the world. I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense.’ Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesLupita Nyong'oLupita 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 Benjamin LeeThu 21 May 2026 15.54 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 15.55 EDTSharePrefer 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…
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