Overview
- Elon Musk, who escalated his criticism Friday with “Shame on Chris Nolan” and talk of “desecrating” Homer, has targeted the film on X throughout the week.
- He endorsed Matt Walsh’s post with “True” and promoted posts attacking Elliot Page, though reports note Page’s role and claims he plays Achilles are unconfirmed.
- Forbes and Variety report Musk echoed an inaccurate post about Oscar eligibility, as films can qualify for Best Picture by meeting any two of four inclusion standards that cover on‑screen roles, crew, training, or studio leadership.
- Christopher Nolan confirmed in a Tuesday Time profile that Lupita Nyong’o will play Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, and the Universal release is dated July 17, 2026.
- Whoopi Goldberg and Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, underscoring a broader fight over representation in adaptations of myth and literature that often resurfaces online.