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Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin Rebuke Elon Musk Over 'Odyssey' Casting Rumor

Musk said Christopher Nolan "has lost his integrity" in response to unconfirmed chatter that Lupita Nyong'o would play Helen of Troy.

Overview

  • On The View, Goldberg criticized Musk's post and told him to "go sit down" regarding artistic choices.
  • Co-host Sunny Hostin labeled Musk's stance racist, citing his past posts and arguing that fictional roles do not require fixed traits.
  • Musk's comment came under a user thread arguing Homer described Helen as fair-skinned and blonde, which users claimed a Black actress would contradict.
  • Nyong'o has been listed in Nolan's ensemble since November 2024, but neither the director nor Universal has disclosed her character.
  • Nolan's The Odyssey features a large cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, and is set for a July 17, 2026 theatrical release.