Lupita Nyong’o responds to racist backlash over Helen Of Troy casting in ‘The Odyssey’
Lupita Nyong'o has addressed the backlash regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in 'The Odyssey'. She emphasized that the cast reflects the diversity of the world. Nyong'o's comments come in response to criticism over the historical accuracy of the casting choices.
- ▪Lupita Nyong'o is cast as Helen of Troy in the upcoming adaptation of 'The Odyssey'.
- ▪She faced racist backlash regarding her casting in the role.
- ▪Nyong'o stated that the cast is representative of the world.
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