Lupita Nyong’o responds to rightwing criticism of The Odyssey: ‘Our cast is representative of the world’

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has responded to far-right criticism of her role in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. In the big-budget film, out in July, the star plays Helen of Troy alongside cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya. In a new interview with Elle , the 12 Years a Slave actor was asked about criticisms that have emerged from figures such as Elon Musk over a Black actor playing a mythical character. …