Why Lupita Nyong’o As Helen Of Troy Does Not Work

Why Lupita Nyong’o As Helen Of Troy Does Not Work

The following is an edited transcript excerpt from The Michael Knowles Show. * * *Christopher Nolan is doing a movie about “The Odyssey,” Homer’s epic poem, and he has cast Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy — the face that launched a thousand ships, the most beautiful woman in the Greek world.Lupita Nyong’o is a very good actress. However, let’s just say she doesn’t look Greek.She doesn’t have any of the features that are traditionally associated …

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In case you missed it, Christopher Nolan has an adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey in the pipeline. Confirmed casting so far includes – Matt Damon, the 55-year-old American of Northern European descent, who will play the probably mid-to-late thirties or early forties Greek king, Odysseus. Tom Holland, the 29-year-old of Irish descent, playing the probably 20ish […] The post The usual suspects losing it over the idea of Lupita Nyong’o playing Helen of…