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The Black Helen of Troy: Marketing Ploy or Cultural Vandalism?

Summary by pal.be
By casting Black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy in his new film, director Christopher Nolan is dividing the world into two camps. In doing so, he is unleashing a scandal that will pay off handsomely for him. Nolan, who built his reputation on maniacal precision and respect for the source material, knows exactly what he is doing, writes Drieu Godefridi. By trampling on Homer’s description of Helen in favor of an ‘inclusive’ cast, he is t…
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By casting Black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy in his new film, director Christopher Nolan is dividing the world into two camps. In doing so, he is unleashing a scandal that will pay off handsomely for him. Nolan, who built his reputation on maniacal precision and respect for the source material, knows exactly what he is doing, writes Drieu Godefridi. By trampling on Homer’s description of Helen in favor of an ‘inclusive’ cast, he is t…

·Antwerp, Belgium
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pal.be broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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