Nolan's The Odyssey Eyes $200M Global Opening Despite Casting Backlash

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Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of The Odyssey is projected to earn around $200 million worldwide in its opening weekend. The movie faced significant public backlash prior to release, with critics objecting to casting choices they described as 'woke' or historically inaccurate. Despite the controversy, audience turnout has been strong, suggesting the backlash had little impact on ticket sales. The strong box office performance indicates that the online criticism failed to deter mainstream moviegoers from seeing the film.

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