There is controversy surrounding the casting of Lupita Nyong'o in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', with some outlets reporting that Elon Musk sparked backlash by criticizing the casting. However, other reports suggest that Lupita Nyong'o herself has faced backlash, potentially related to her comments on Homer or her role as Helen of Troy. The nature and origin of the controversy are unclear, with some outlets focusing on Musk's involvement and others on Nyong'o's actions.