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Whoopi Defends Elliot Page's Role
23 Jul
Summary
- Whoopi Goldberg criticizes backlash against Elliot Page's casting.
- Page's transition positively impacted his acting career.
- The Odyssey film earned over $264 million globally.
Whoopi Goldberg has vociferously defended actor Elliot Page against transphobic criticism regarding his casting in the film The Odyssey. Goldberg questioned the logic of individuals who express strong disapproval of Page's role but then feel compelled to engage with or comment on the film.
She emphasized that Page, who publicly came out as transgender in 2020, has spoken about the positive effects of his transition on his personal life and acting career. The View co-host Sarah Haines also noted that much of the online criticism comes from those who admit to not seeing the film.
The Odyssey, a new adaptation of Homer's epic, premiered in theaters on July 17. The film, which stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, has already garnered substantial box office revenue. It earned over $264 million globally in its initial weekend, with domestic earnings reaching $124.5 million and international takings at $139.6 million.
