Whoopi Goldberg addresses backlash over Elliot Page’s casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” during an episode of “The View.” Multiple outlets report that Goldberg reacts to social media and right-wing commentators who criticize the decision, including a clip of Ben Shapiro arguing that Page’s casting is a “puzzler” and referencing his size. Goldberg dismisses the criticism and tells viewers who object to the casting not to watch the film, saying, “Don’t go see the damn movie.” Variety and Deadline describe her comments as a pushback against transphobic trolling, while New York Post and PinkNews also note that other co-hosts on the program join in defending Page’s role. The reports frame Goldberg’s remarks as a response that comes alongside “The Odyssey” reaching major box office milestones after a strong opening weekend, with one outlet noting it surpasses $300 million. Overall, the coverage centers on Goldberg urging critics to disengage rather than continue attacking the film’s casting.
Whoopi Goldberg responds to transphobic criticism of Elliot Page’s casting in “The Odyssey”
Whoopi Goldberg addresses backlash over Elliot Page’s casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” during an episode of “The View.” Multiple outlets report that Goldberg reacts to social media and rig...
- Whoopi Goldberg discusses “The Odyssey” casting criticism on “The View.”
- Her comments respond to transphobic backlash involving Elliot Page’s role.
- Ben Shapiro’s remarks about Page’s casting are shown in a clip that Goldberg addresses.
- Goldberg tells critics who object to the casting not to see the film.
- Co-hosts on “The View” also express support for Page’s casting, according to outlets.
Goldberg's "View" co-hosts Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin also defended Page's role in the film.
2 hours agoWhoopi Goldberg used Tuesday’s episode of “The View” to push back on conservative anger over Elliot Page’s casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” dismissing a clip of commentator Ben Shapiro calling the choice a mistake. Shapiro called Page’s role an “absolute puzzler” before pointing out that he is “about 5’2 and 105 pounds soaking wet […]
11 hours agoAs The Odyssey surpasses $300M after a record opening weekend, conservative critics should be eating their words. On Tuesday’s episode of The View, panelist Whoopi Goldberg called out social media trolls who have been “losing their minds over the cast” and are “still trashing the movie” amid its box office success, responding to a video […]
18 hours agoWhoopi Goldberg has hit back at conservative critics attacking Elliot Page‘s casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, telling them: “Don’t go see the d*** movie.” The View host addressed the backlash on Tuesday’s (July 21) episode, responding to a clip of right-wing pundit Ben Shapiro telling his audience that “it is stupid to cast Elliot […] The post Whoopi Goldberg slams transphobic backlash to Elliot Page in The Odyssey appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
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