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Nolan Dismisses MAGA Outcry Over Helen, Achilles Casting

7/11/2026

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Director Christopher Nolan dismissed MAGA criticism of his upcoming Odyssey adaptation as irrelevant.
Nolan told The Telegraph that the casting controversy does not affect the film’s production.
The film casts Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and includes Elliot Page, who has been linked to the role of Achilles.
Elon Musk and Matt Walsh joined other right-wing voices in condemning the casting, Variety reported.

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Director Christopher Nolan dismissed MAGA criticism of his upcoming Odyssey adaptation as irrelevant.
Nolan told The Telegraph that the casting controversy does not affect the film’s production.
The film casts Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and includes Elliot Page, who has been linked to the role of Achilles.
Elon Musk and Matt Walsh joined other right-wing voices in condemning the casting, Variety reported.