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Elon Musk fumes over Lupita Nyong’o casting rumours

First trailer of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey released

Elon Musk has slammed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, claiming he has "lost integrity" over casting choices for his upcoming film The Odyssey.
The controversy arose from reports that Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, who is Black, has been cast as Helen of Troy.
Musk amplified a user's post on X arguing that Helen of Troy was "fair skinned, blonde" and that the casting makes the story's premise incoherent.
Other users on X disagreed with Musk, highlighting that Helen of Troy is a mythological figure and her race is not historically defined.
The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem, featuring an all-star cast including Matt Damon and Tom Holland, and will also mark rapper Travis Scott's acting debut.

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