Lupita Nyong'o says Christopher Nolan was “desperate” for her to be Helen of Troy and told her no one else could play the role.

Lupita Nyong'o says Christopher Nolan was “desperate” for her to be Helen of Troy and told her no one else could play the role.

“I have a role I’d like you to play. You were the only person I had in mind for it, so desperate for you to play it.” pic.twitter.com/YgKZEkx0EJ

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 19, 2026