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Nyong’o Breaks Silence on Odyssey Casting Amid MAGA Backlash

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Nyong’o Breaks Silence on Odyssey Casting Amid MAGA Backlash
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Lupita Nyong’o says she’s honored to portray Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey and won’t spend time defending the casting amid a MAGA-fueled backlash led by Elon Musk; she trusts Nolan’s vision and notes the diverse cast (Damon, Hathaway, Theron, Zendaya, Holland, Pattinson) aims to reflect the world, while The Odyssey opens July 17.

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  3. Elon Musk Attacks The Odyssey Over Lupita Nyong'o Playing Helen of Troy  Variety
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