Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’

Christopher Nolan has publicly responded to backlash regarding the casting of Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page in his latest project, 'The Odyssey'. The director characterized the criticism as irrelevant and noted that these types of reactions are part of the adaptation process. Coverage from outlets including Fox News, Yahoo, IMDb, the A.V.

Club, and Deadline emphasizes Nolan’s comparison of the current situation to his prior experience directing the Batman franchise. Reports highlight his stated perspective that past professional experiences have made him less concerned with public disapproval. It remains to be seen how the production will continue to address audience reception as the film progresses.

Coverage does not yet specify if further responses from the cast or production team will follow these statements.