Lupita Nyong'o takes on dual roles as sisters Helen of Sparta and Clytemnestra, examining the historical and emotional aftermath of the Trojan War.
"He mentioned his interest in telling this story and really not shying away from the cost of war, actually investigating and exploring it, and so as such with Helen's character, it's like she's known to be the reason for this war.
Is that even really true?" said Nyong'o.
She explained that her portrayal examines the psychological toll experienced by the characters following the conflict. "What is her life after the war?
I love that we get a glimpse of that, and we really get to see the cost of everything.
The rage, resentment, guilt, shame, disappointment, endurance of it all," Nyong'o added.
The cast also includes Charlize Theron as the nymph Calypso, Jon Bernthal as King Menelaus, and John Leguizamo as the loyal swineherd Eumaeus, who is depicted as visually impaired in reference to historical accounts of Homer.
"He told me it was the most loyal character in Western literature," said Leguizamo.
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He reflected on the weight of portraying such a revered literary figure in the film adaptation. "I was like, oh, OK, that's a lot of responsibility," Leguizamo added.
