Lupita Nyong’o shrugs off racist ‘Odyssey’ backlash over Helen of Troy casting
Lupita Nyong'o has responded to backlash regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey.' She stated that she will not engage with the criticism, as it will persist regardless of her response. The film, featuring a diverse cast, is set to be released on July 17 and has already generated significant hype.
- ▪Lupita Nyong'o is cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey.'
- ▪She has faced racist criticism but chooses not to engage with it.
- ▪The film is set to be released on July 17 and has sold out early showings.
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U.S. newsLupita Nyong’o shrugs off racist ‘Odyssey’ backlash over Helen of Troy casting“I’m not spending my time thinking of a defense,” the Oscar winner told Elle magazine. “The criticism will exist whether I engage with it or not.”Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Lupita Nyong'o attends the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Oct. 18, 2025.Emma McIntyre / Getty Images for Academy MuseumShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 1:29 PM EDTBy David K. LiOscar winner Lupita Nyong’o said she’s losing no sleep over racist criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythic beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships” and ignited the Trojan War.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Nyong’o, director…
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