Tag: The Odyssey

The Odyssey is the biggest movie in the world, yet right-wing commentators insisted Christopher Nolan had gone woke by casting Black actors in prominent roles. But the reality is far different. Black actors appear briefly with minimal screen time. Travis Scott speaks the first words but that lasts ten seconds. Lupita Nyong'o plays two roles with only a few minutes of screen time. Corey Hawkins appears slightly longer as a despicable character. Zendaya gets minimal screen time looking upset. The imaginary woke takeover conservatives invented had far more Black representation than what Nolan actually delivered. He provided exactly what he always does: a movie as white as his previous films. The outrage was directed at a version of The Odyssey that never existed.

Black women have long been the beauty blueprint. Discover which stunning Black actresses could do justice to the iconic role of Helen of Troy.

Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli couture gown from Daniel Roseberry's fall/winter 2026 collection to the London premiere of "The Odyssey." The Grecian-inspired dress featured a breastplate bodice and beaded, ombré fringe skirt. Stylist Law Roach spotted the dress on the runway at Paris Fashion Week and knew it was perfect for Zendaya. To get it to London in time for the premiere hours later, both Roach and the dress boarded a private jet that same day.

Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli couture gown from Daniel Roseberry's fall/winter 2026 collection to the London premiere of "The Odyssey." The Grecian-inspired dress featured a breastplate bodice and beaded ombré fringe skirt. Stylist Law Roach spotted the dress on the runway during Paris Fashion Week and immediately knew it was perfect for Zendaya. In a move worthy of "The Devil Wears Prada," both Roach and the dress boarded a private jet to reach London in time for the premiere just hours later.

When Christopher Nolan tapped Lupita Nyong'o for The Odyssey, the timeline erupted. The outrage over a Black Helen of Troy is deeper than a movie.

Viral rumors suggest Christopher Nolan is eyeing Lupita Nyong'o for the role of Helen of Troy in his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. While unconfirmed, the mere suggestion has sparked a massive online debate.