India, May 22 -- Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o has found herself at the centre of a social media storm ever since her casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey was announced. Several social media users criticised the makers for casting a black woman in a role from ancient Greece, sparking a heated debate across platforms. Now, Lupita has reacted to the backlash.

In Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, Lupita is set to portray Helen of Troy, the iconic figure from Greek mythology who was famously regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world. In an interview with Elle, Lupita was asked about the blowback around her casting.

Dismissing the hate, Lupita said, "This is a mythological story. I'm very supportiv...