Reports describe rising public backlash tied to casting decisions for an adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey.” Multiple sources focus on criticism that the production includes performers described as Black, including Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya, as well as the rapper Travis Scott. The backlash is framed by outlets as being linked to concerns from some audiences about “woke” or political themes in casting choices, and it is characterized as “furious” and building over time. The articles do not provide evidence of official changes to the cast or direct responses from the production team within the provided text. Instead, they summarize that fan criticism has become a prominent talking point around the project. Overall, the coverage centers on the debate among some audiences regarding representation and casting for a Greek epic adaptation, while the reports otherwise largely focus on the existence of the controversy rather than specific plot details or production developments. The sources agree that the casting of the named performers is the main catalyst for the backlash described.