Discussion: The Disliked Trailer of 'The Odyssey': Criticism of Casting and Representation

The cited sources give this account: The trailer of 'The Odyssey' by director Christopher Nolan has become the second most disliked movie trailer on YouTube, following only behind Snow White. This has sparked a controversy, with many criticizing the movie's portrayal of Greek mythology and its casting choices, which lack diversity.

Critics argue that the movie lacks Greek actors and instead uses race-swapping, which is popular in Hollywood but only goes one way—white characters are race-swap to something else. This has caused Greeks to speak out, finding the casting choices offensive.

The movie's trailer features Lupita Nyongo as Helen of Troy, described as so beautiful that wars would erupt over her. Critics argue this portrayal is disrespectful and ignores the original story's focus on female characters, such as Athena, who is more well-known than half of male characters in Homer's works. Critics also note the lack of Greek actors and the race-swapping of roles, particularly the casting of Elliot Page as a trans character in a movie about Greek mythology.