Lupita Nyong'o is facing criticism for her casting in a production of "The Odyssey", with some outlets reporting racist backlash. The criticism is part of a larger controversy surrounding the production's casting choices, which also includes other actors such as Elliot Page and Travis Scott. The production's director, referred to as Nolan, has also responded to the criticism, although the nature of the backlash and the responses to it are not entirely clear.