- Elon Musk is facing backlash for endorsing racially charged and misogynistic comments regarding Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, The Odyssey.
- The controversy centres on the casting of Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong’o in dual roles as Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra, which sparked online criticism about Helen's traditional depiction.
- Right-wing commentator Matt Walsh claimed Nyong'o is not 'the most beautiful woman in the world' and suggested Nolan's casting was due to fear of being labelled racist, a sentiment Musk publicly supported by responding “True”.
- Social media users widely condemned Musk's endorsement, accusing him of promoting racist ideology and highlighting the narrow-mindedness of those unable to appreciate beauty outside Eurocentric standards.
- This incident follows previous criticisms from Musk about The Odyssey's casting, including questioning Nolan's integrity over Nyong'o's role and sharing transphobic posts regarding Elliot Page, who is rumoured to play Achilles.
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