Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan is facing growing backlash over his upcoming movie, ‘The Odyssey’. The film’s casting choices, including Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinus, have sparked controversy among social media users. Some have pointed out that Nyong’o’s African roots and darker complexion contradict Homer’s description of Helen as having ‘white arms’.

Casting Controversy

Others have criticized the decision to cast Page, a transgender actor, as Sinus, a great warrior who fought alongside Odysseus during the Trojan War. Rapper Travis Scott has also been cast in the film, which has been described as having a ‘diverse’ cast.

Nyong’o has defended the film, stating that the cast is ‘representative of the world’ and that she is ‘very supportive’ of Nolan’s intention with the film. Nolan has also responded to the criticism, stating that he cast Scott because he wanted to pay tribute to the idea that the story of ‘The Odyssey’ has been handed down as oral poetry, which is analogous to rap.

Historical Inaccuracies

In addition to the casting controversy, the film has also been criticized for its historical inaccuracies. Some have pointed out that the style of Damon’s helmet and armor are incorrect for the time period, and that the ‘period armor is more Roman than Greek’. Others have criticized the use of modern dialogue in the film, with one user stating that it is ‘the most egregious problem’.

Despite the backlash, some fans have expressed their support for the film and Nolan’s vision. One user stated that they are ‘curious to see what Christopher Nolan does with’ the story of ‘The Odyssey’.

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