Elliot Page says post-Odyssey job offers have been nonexistent
Elliot Page revealed in a recent interview that he has not received any acting offers since completing work on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. He joked about potential pushback for being Canadian, but also expressed that he feels capable of his best work now. The film's other cast member, Samantha Morton, similarly noted a lack of work since the movie.
Page’s last major screen role before *The Odyssey* was the concluded Netflix series *The Umbrella Academy*, and he has worked sparingly in Hollywood since coming out as trans in 2020. He described the Nolan shoot as “cathartic” and a “full-circle moment,” noting he no longer feels he’s “working through a performance” unconsciously. Fellow cast member Samantha Morton, who plays Circe, also reported a year without work since the film, attributing the dry spell partly to industry politics and her age at 49.
The lack of offers comes despite strong reviews for both actors in one of 2026’s biggest releases. Page joked about “pushback for being Canadian,” but his comments suggest a deeper frustration with how Hollywood’s casting habits have shifted. He expressed a straightforward desire: “I’d really love to do ideally good work.”
This story may highlight persistent barriers in Hollywood for actors outside narrow commercial molds, particularly trans performers and older women. Page’s visibility could prompt studios to reexamine casting biases, but it may also reinforce concerns that even acclaimed work on a major film doesn’t guarantee career momentum. The industry’s “politics” Morton cites could affect how diverse talent is valued, potentially influencing future hiring practices and the kinds of stories greenlit.