Overview
- Elon Musk intensified his posts on Friday, accusing Christopher Nolan of chasing awards and calling the film a desecration of Homer.
- His criticism centers on Lupita Nyong’o, whom Nolan confirmed will play Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, as Musk boosted claims that the roles were “race-swapped.”
- Forbes and Variety report that Musk echoed false claims about Academy rules, which actually require films to meet any two of four broad inclusion standards to qualify for Best Picture.
- Musk also amplified posts targeting Elliot Page and repeated unverified rumors about Page playing Achilles, though the role has not been confirmed.
- The $250 million Universal release is set for July 17, 2026, and public figures like Whoopi Goldberg and Alec Baldwin have defended Nyong’o as the studio continues promotion.