Whoopi Goldberg Slams Transphobic Critics Of Elliot Page’s ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: “Don’t Go See The Damn Movie”

Whoopi Goldberg, a host on 'The View', issued a response to critics who have expressed opposition to the casting of Elliot Page in 'The Odyssey'. Her comments included a suggestion that individuals who disagree with the casting choice should choose not to watch the film.

Coverage from Variety, BroadwayWorld, The Daily Beast, LGBTQ Nation, Yahoo, and Deadline emphasizes Goldberg’s stance that audience members are not required to view the production. Reports note that she questioned why the casting decision remains a point of contention for some, while also characterizing the pushback as unnecessary.

Future reports will track the public response to these remarks and any subsequent developments regarding the film's production. Coverage does not yet specify whether other cast members or the film's producers have addressed the criticism.