Christopher Nolan has stated that his experience directing Batman prepared him for what he calls "irrelevant criticism" of his upcoming film "The Odyssey." The adaptation of Homer's epic poem has faced online resistance from conservative figures over casting decisions, including Lupita Nyong'o and Elliot Page, as well as armor designs and modern English dialogue. Nolan remains unfazed by the backlash, which some attribute to racism and transphobia masked as appeals to historical accuracy.
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