Elliot Page casting controversy in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” sparks culture‑war debate

Trans actor Elliot Page was cast in a minor role as Sinon in Christopher Nolan’s epic film *The Odyssey*. The casting has ignited a backlash from conservative commentators, including Elon Musk, who called the decision “one of the dumbest and twisted things I’ve ever heard.”

During a Tuesday episode of *The View*, Whoopi Goldberg urged critics to simply skip the movie, saying, “If you don’t want to see it, then don’t go see the damn movie.” The film has already grossed over $300 million worldwide, making it one of the year’s biggest releases despite the controversy.

Analysts describe the uproar as an example of “empty culture‑war outrage,” noting that the role itself is small and the film’s narrative centers on broader themes of family, faith, and the consequences of war.