Christopher Nolan has addressed the backlash surrounding casting choices in his new film 'The Odyssey', calling the criticism 'irrelevant'.The film, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope.

Lupita Nyong'o's casting as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, along with Travis Scott's role as a bard and Elliot Page's portrayal of Sinon, drew online criticism.Elon Musk accused Nolan of being an 'anti-white racist' for casting Nyong'o.

Nolan compared the discourse to the scrutiny faced during his Batman trilogy, emphasizing that adaptations should focus on honoring the original text rather than preconceived notions.He highlighted that fans ultimately appreciate sincere efforts to bring the story to life.Nyong'o herself dismissed the criticism, noting the film's focus on a mythological narrative.

Nolan also explained his choice of modern English dialogue to create emotional resonance, and praised Samantha Morton's performance as Circe, likening it to Heath Ledger's iconic portrayal.Early reviews of the film's London premiere described it as a 'crowning cinematic achievement'.