Elon Musk criticizes Christopher Nolan over Lupita Nyong’o casting.
'He Wants Awards': Elon Musk Slams Christopher Nolan for Casting Lupita Nyong'o in 'The Odyssey'
Elon Musk criticized director Christopher Nolan’s casting decisions for the latter's upcoming film The Odyssey, specifically targeting the inclusion of actors Lupita Nyong'o and Elliot Page.
Questioning the Oscar-winning director's decision to cast Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, the billionaire said that casting a black actress as "the face that launched a thousand ships" is because Nolan "wants the awards."
The Tesla CEO took to X and responded to conservative commentator Matt Walsh's post.
Musk also questioned the inclusion of transgender actor Elliot Page in the adaptation of the ancient Greek poet Homer's epic work, as reported by The Independent.
Elon Musk's Remarks Against Christopher Nolan Spark Controversy
The controversy started earlier this year when Musk reacted to the news of Nyong'o being part of the movie.
Now, once again, his remarks are back in focus after it was confirmed that the Black Panther actress will portray two characters in The Odyssey -- Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, sister of Helen and wife of Agamemnon.
Elon Musk criticizes Christopher Nolan over the latter's casting choices for 'The Odyssey.'
On X, Walsh wrote, "Not one person on the planet actually thinks that Lupita Nyong'o is ‘the most beautiful woman in the world. But Christopher Nolan knows that he would be called racist if he gave 'the most beautiful woman' role to a white woman. Nolan is technically talented but a coward."
Replying to him, Musk wrote under his post, "True." Reacting to one X user's question, "Why is Christopher Nolan like many other directors so keen to race swap white characters?" the Tesla CEO wrote, "He wants the awards."
'Nolan Has Shown Total Contempt for the Greek People'
Continuing his attack against the Inception director, Musk reacted to author and radio host Eric Metaxas' comment on X.
Reacting to the news of Nolan getting criticized for casting rapper Travis Scott in the movie, Metaxas wrote, "As the proud son of a Greek immigrant -- I denounce Nolan's sacrilege in perverting this great epic with DEI & trans lunacy. Shame on him & shame on Hollywood."
Musk agreed with Metaxas and wrote, "Chris Nolan has shown total contempt for the Greek people."
Elon Musk slams Christopher Nolan.
Elliot Page Rumored to Play the Ghost of Achilles in 'The Odyssey'
On X, Musk addressed rumors about Page's role as Achilles in the film. According to reports, there is no confirmation regarding Page's involvement in the film.
Nonetheless, according to rumors, the trans actor might play the ghost of Achilles.
One user on X shared a report of Page's casting in The Odyssey and wrote, "Over the weekend, online reports suggested that Achilles might be played by trans actor Elliot Page in the new film adaptation of The Odyssey. The idea isn’t as outrageous as it seems.”
Musk promptly replied, stating, “One of the dumbest and most twisted things I’ve ever heard.”
Filmed entirely with IMAX 70mm cameras, The Odyssey features Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron.
The movie is eyeing a theatrical release on July 17, 2026.