Lupita Nyong'o defends her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'; says 'You can't perform beauty'
Lupita Nyong'o, cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', addresses online criticism and racism.
She defends the director's vision, highlighting the mythological nature of the story and the cast's global representation.
Nyong'o emphasizes exploring characters beyond mere beauty, stating the film spans worlds and aims for an epic narrative.
Lupita Nyong’o defends 'Odyssey' casting
- 'A mythological story': Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role Euronews —
- ‘The Odyssey’ Star Lupita Nyong’o Responds to Racist Casting Backlash: ‘This Is a Mythological Story’ Variety —
- Lupita Nyong'o responds to Elon Musk, naysayers over role in 'The Odyssey': Beyond beauty The Standard —
- Lupita N'yong'o Has Epic Response To Racist Backlash Over Her 'Odyssey' Casting Huffington Post —
- Lupita Nyong’o Says She’s “Not Spending My Time” Dignifying ‘The Odyssey’ Racist Casting Criticisms Deadline —