Elliot Page Is 'Not Really' Getting Casting Calls After 'The Odyssey'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Elliot Page, who came out as transgender in 2020, shared on the “On Film… With Kevin McCarthy” podcast that he has not yet found another great acting role since starring in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which was released in July.
- Reflecting on his past work, Page revealed he felt uncomfortable during the filming of Nolan’s 2010 film “Inception” due to being in a predominantly cisgender male cast, but now feels more comfortable and capable of delivering his best work after embracing his true identity.
- Page described his experience working on “The Odyssey” as “cathartic” and emotionally fulfilling, marking a full-circle moment compared to his earlier collaboration with Nolan.
- Despite the positive experience, Page faced online backlash when cast as Sinon in “The Odyssey,” with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticizing the casting choice based on Page’s physical appearance and voice.
