Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Faces Online Backlash Over Casting, But Presales Strong
Christopher Nolan's $250 million adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' is generating controversy from online commenters, particularly right-wing culture warriors led by Elon Musk, who accuse the film of pushing a 'woke' agenda due to casting Lupita Nyong'o (a Black actress) as Helen of Troy and trans actor Elliot Page as a soldier. Universal Studios barred critics from publishing reviews until the day before the July 17 release, and blocked comments on its websites after the trailer became the second-most-disliked on YouTube with over 700,000 thumbs-downs. However, early critical reactions have been rapturous, and ticket presales suggest an $80-100 million opening weekend. Nolan remains unfazed, noting he spent a decade dealing with Batman. Analysts question whether the online backlash will translate into empty seats or prove to be a loud minority.
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