Transgender actor Elliot Page stated that he has not received any new acting offers since appearing in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster "The Odyssey." Page suggested in a recent podcast interview that his transition may have made casting more challenging in Hollywood.
Speaking on the "On Film... with Kevin McCarthy" podcast, Page reflected on the career differences he has experienced before and after publicly coming out as transgender in 2020. He indicated that he might need to take a more active role in developing projects and approaching filmmakers directly.
"I was seen in a certain way before, and it’s different now," Page said. "So maybe there is something to reaching out to people and trying to create projects that way. But it’s a little tricky for me to get cast now, for obvious, pretty obvious reasons."
Despite the perceived casting challenges, Page expressed that the lack of offers has not diminished his desire to continue acting. He described feeling more comfortable performing since his transition, stating, "I feel like I could maybe do some of my best work now."
Page, 39, portrayed the Greek soldier Sinon in Nolan's "The Odyssey," reuniting with the director 16 years after working together on "Inception." Page's casting in "The Odyssey" generated controversy prior to the film's release, with some critics objecting to several of Nolan's casting choices.
Despite pre-release criticisms, "The Odyssey" became a significant commercial success, grossing over $1.5 billion worldwide by early September. The film's performance occurred within a broader context of a recovering film industry, which saw domestic box-office revenue increase in 2026 compared to the previous year, though still below pre-pandemic levels.