Lupita Nyong’o defends 'Odyssey' casting

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has pushed back against racist online criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film 'The Odyssey.' She stated that the cast is 'representative of the world' and emphasized the mythological nature of the story.

Nyong'o emphasized that her portrayal focuses on character depth rather than physical appearance.

The film, which also stars Zendaya and Tom Holland, has been described by producers as a 'family affair' on set.