Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 21 May 2026 · T−57
Nyong'o answers the backlash: "This is a mythological story"
In an Elle interview, Nyong'o said she supported Nolan's intention and that the cast is representative of the world. She declined to spend her time on a defence.
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- 21 May 2026 · T−57
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- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
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- Celebrity & sports talent
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- 'Odyssey' Star Lupita Nyong'o Responds to Racist Casting BacklashVariety · 21 May 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Nyong'o's Elle interview response
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