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re: Elon Musk chimes in on Helen of Troy being black in Nolan’s Odyssey; now confirmed by Time

Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:08 am to
Posted by Decatur
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:08 am to
I think the real scandal is that Tom Holland is on the cast. I don’t know why he still gets invited to make movies.
Posted by blueboy
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:10 am to
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she was cast for one reason and one reason only, and that is so that people like you could accuse people of racism for arguing against the casting. you know it, i know it, everyone knows it. you'll never acknowledge it, but you know i'm right.

Basically, yes. Maybe not her specifically (but also maybe so) but generally, yes.

I was out with the Damon casting, though, so I can't not watch it any more than I'm already not going to.
This post was edited on 2/3/26 at 11:23 am
Posted by SCLSUMuddogs
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:13 am to
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I think the real scandal is that Tom Holland is on the cast


Idk about that, Travis Scott being in this cast is pretty awful.

ETA: not because he’s black, maybe you could say his character is mercenary or something and make it make sense. It’s because he’s a shitty person and not an actor deserving of being in such a movie.
This post was edited on 2/3/26 at 11:15 am
Posted by RLDSC FAN
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:19 am to
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Idk about that, Travis Scott being in this cast is pretty awful.


Yes, this is worth complaining about
Posted by Madking
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:19 am to
Big mistake by Nolan
Posted by BluegrassBelle
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:21 am to
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Idk about that, Travis Scott being in this cast is pretty awful.

ETA: not because he’s black, maybe you could say his character is mercenary or something and make it make sense. It’s because he’s a shitty person and not an actor deserving of being in such a movie.


That's fair. If he's Demodocus (a poet/singer) as rumored, I could think of a ton of other people who would better fit that role.
Posted by hogcard1964
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:22 am to
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Basically, yes. Maybe not her specifically (but also maybe so) but generally, yes.

I was out with the Damon casting, though, so can't not watch it any more than I'm already not going to.


When all is said and done, and the cast is set, there will not be one black actor cast in the movie.

I believe Hollywood will slow down on PC casting after flops like Snow White and Little Mermaid.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:23 am to
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When all is said and done, and the cast is set, there will not be one black actor cast in the movie.

I believe Hollywood will slow down on PC casting after flops like Snow White and Little Mermaid.


Your first sentence doesn't make any sense. There's going to be mulitple Black actors in the movie. They're not changing that casting at this point.
Posted by Salmon
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:27 am to
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When all is said and done, and the cast is set, there will not be one black actor cast in the movie.


They have already finished filming the movie.
Posted by RLDSC FAN
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:29 am to
Posted by blueboy
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:30 am to
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When all is said and done, and the cast is set, there will not be one black actor cast in the movie.

Zendaya is playing Aphrodite and Lupita is confirmed, though the role is not clear.

It just feels like Nolan is paying all of his woke dues to the powers that be so he can go back to making regular movies where people whisper to each other against a backdrop of ear-splitting sound effects.
Posted by boxcarbarney
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:30 am to
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Helen of Troy was also born from an egg after her Mom mated with Zeus in swan form. So, I don’t know that I’m going to get bent out of shape over the “accuracy” of the color of her skin.



I am Helen of Troy now

Posted by Fun Bunch
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:32 am to
I do have some trust in Nolan, but the overall cast for this film is just beyond bizarre.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:33 am to
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Zendaya is playing Aphrodite and Lupita is confirmed, though the role is not clear.


She's not Aphrodite. They finally confirmed she's playing Athena.
Posted by hogcard1964
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:35 am to
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Zendaya is playing Aphrodite and Lupita is confirmed, though the role is not clear.


I guarantee this doesn't happen.
Posted by Sunnyvale
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:35 am to
What i9f she is a good actor?

Is that what this is about, Acting?

Posted by Salmon
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:36 am to
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I guarantee this doesn't happen.


is this a bit?
Posted by hogcard1964
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:36 am to
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I am Helen of Troy now


Lol

I just spit coffee.
Posted by Centinel
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Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:37 am to
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They finally confirmed she's playing Athena.


I look forward to a new flood of Afro-centrist AI slop.

Posted by hogcard1964
Alabama
Member since Jan 2017
20028 posts
Posted on 2/3/26 at 11:38 am to
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What i9f she is a good actor?

Is that what this is about, Acting?


Huh? You're not serious are you?

It has zero to do with acting ability.
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