Right-Wing Backlash Against Nolan's 'Odyssey' Casting Echoes Attacks on Emily Wilson's Homer Translation
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John Semley
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The article discusses the right-wing backlash against Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey*, specifically targeting the casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy. It draws parallels to the similar backlash faced by Emily Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer's epic—the first by a woman—was attacked by online reactionaries as a "woke abomination." The piece explores how both Wilson's translation and Nolan's casting choices have become flashpoints in broader culture wars, with critics objecting to diverse and non-traditional interpretations of classical works. The article positions Wilson as a scholar who understands this dynamic well, having experienced similar vitriol for her translation work.
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WiredRight-Wing Backlash Against Nolan's 'Odyssey' Casting Echoes Attacks on Emily Wilson's Homer Translationwired.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWho'd have thought Helen of Troy would cause so much trouble?
The confirmation of her casting in May kicked off another wave of conniption fits.
One YouTuber seemed to seriously suggest that the nation of Greece should file a lawsuit against Nolan.
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