Industry May 25, 2026
Lupita Nyong’o Defends Helen of Troy Casting
The Oscar winner's casting as Helen of Troy has received blowback from online blowhards. Lupita Nyong’o Reminds Racists that The Odyssey Is a “Mythological Story” Liz Shannon Miller
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has responded to criticism regarding her role as Helen of Troy in a production based on The Odyssey. Nyong’o reminded detractors that the story is a mythological one. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.