Elliot Page Says Being Trans Has Made Casting 'Tricky' Despite The Odyssey Success: 'I Was Seen in a Certain Way Before'

Elliot Page has revealed he has no new acting projects lined up despite the success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, saying casting has become 'a little tricky', probably for what he described as 'pretty obvious reasons.'

The Oscar-nominated actor said he was 'seen in a certain way before' and acknowledged that his career is different now, prompting him to consider taking a more proactive approach to finding work.

Elliot Page Says Casting Has Become 'Tricky'

Page discussed his career during an appearance on the On Film... With Kevin McCarthy podcast on 1 September. Host Kevin McCarthy suggested he would be receiving 'a zillion calls' following The Odyssey.

'No, Kevin, I'm not,' Page replied, before adding: 'If someone wants to call me.'

The 39-year-old actor, who plays Greek soldier Sinon in The Odyssey, said he would 'really love to do, ideally, good work'. He acknowledged that he has generally preferred to let filmmakers approach him, but suggested he may now need to reach out himself to create new opportunities.

'I was seen in a certain way before, and it is different now,' Page said. 'So maybe there is something to reaching out to people and trying to create connections and projects that way.'

He added: 'I think it's a little tricky for me to get cast right now. I think that's probably for pretty obvious reasons.'

Page did not identify any specific filmmaker, studio or casting director as responsible for the difficulties he described. But he instead joked: 'I know I get some pushback for being Canadian.'

The Odyssey Marked A Full-Circle Moment

Page's comments came as he reflected on reuniting with Nolan, who previously directed him in 2010's Inception. While he said he had a 'great time' making the film, he also recalled being 'personally really uncomfortable' at the time.

By contrast, Page said working on The Odyssey allowed him to feel more comfortable and 'embodied' in his performance.

'I feel like I could maybe do some of my best work now,' he said, explaining that he no longer has to work through the personal discomfort he experienced before.

The actor described wrapping The Odyssey as a 'full circle moment' and said that knowing and embodying himself more has helped him 'let go' in his performances.

Page's Career After Coming Out

Page publicly came out as transgender in December 2020. He has since continued working across film and television, including starring in the independent drama Close to You and Netflix's The Umbrella Academy.

His role in The Odyssey marked his return to a major Hollywood film. The epic, released on 17 July 2026, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong'o.

Page's casting also attracted online speculation and backlash before the film's release, although he was ultimately confirmed to play Sinon.

Page's comments came as he reflected on the contrast between his renewed confidence as an actor and the uncertainty surrounding his next role.

Despite the lack of immediate offers, he said he remains grateful for a career that has allowed him to play 'some really fantastic parts' and be part of 'wonderful projects'.