Christopher Nolan's controversial casting decisions in "The Odyssey" can be partially explained by the Oscars' woke discrimination and quota requirements for casting and storylines for "Best Picture" nominees. At least two of four standards for "inclusion" must be met under the woke rules. The first "standard" tells you everything you need to know about this is all about: STANDARD A:  ON-SCREEN REPRESENTATION, THEMES AND NARRATIVES A film can achieve this standard by meeting the criteria in at least ONE of the following areas: A1. Lead or significant supporting actors from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups At least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors submitted for Oscar consideration is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group in a specific country or territory of production. This may include: • African American / Black / African and/or Caribbean descent • East Asian (including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Mongolian) • Hispanic or Latina/e/o/x • Indigenous Peoples (including Native American / Alaskan Native) • Middle Eastern / North African • Pacific Islander • South Asian (including Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan) • Southeast Asian (including Burmese, Cambodian, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Laotian, Malaysian, Mien, Singaporean, Thai, and Vietnamese) A2. General ensemble cast At least 30% of all actors not submitted for Oscar consideration are from at least two underrepresented groups which may include: • Women • Racial or ethnic group • LGBTQ+ • People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing A3. Main storyline/subject matter The main storyline(s), theme or narrative of the film is centered on an underrepresented group(s). • Women • Racial or ethnic group • LGBTQ+ • People with cognitive or physical disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing Those seeking nomination must file a confidential application seemingly listing onscreen and/or offscreen staff by race, ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, etc. https://www.oscars.org/awards/representation-and-inclusion-standards(Tom Fitton)