Musk’s crusade against the production began months ago, fueled by rumors regarding the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon. The tech mogul labeled the casting choices as twisted, eventually accusing Nolan of compromising his integrity to secure Academy Award nominations. He further alleged that the film’s creative decisions were driven by the Academy’s diversity and inclusion standards—a claim critics were quick to challenge by noting that those guidelines allow for flexibility across various production departments, not just on-screen roles.
Industry figures have pushed back sharply against Musk’s interference. Director Scott Derrickson publicly stated that Musk lacks the fundamental knowledge of cinema to offer valid critiques, while historians pointed out the inherent irony in demanding historical accuracy from an epic poem defined by mythical creatures. The backlash intensified after Musk shared a three-minute AI-generated clip of his proposed project, with observers noting technical flaws and questioning the creator's interpretation of ancient Greek aesthetics. Despite the criticism, Musk has expressed interest in funding a separate $100 million adaptation directed by Mel Gibson, provided the dialogue adheres strictly to the original Homeric Greek dialect.
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