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  "textContent": "One of the biggest casting rumors surrounding The Odyssey has been confirmed. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o will portray a race-swapped version of Helen of Troy in the upcoming epic, while also taking on the role of Helen’s sister, Clytemnestra. The reveal came in a new interview with TIME Magazine, where Nolan discussed several of the adaptation […]\n\nThe post Controversial Casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Race-Swapped Helen of Troy in The Odyssey Officially Confirmed appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.",
  "title": "Controversial Casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Race-Swapped Helen of Troy in The Odyssey Officially Confirmed"
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