Elliot Page Reveals Surprisingly Quiet Phone After Massive Blockbuster Role

Starring in a massive summer blockbuster usually guarantees an actor a stacked slate of upcoming projects, but Elliot Page says his inbox remains surprisingly empty. Despite playing a key role in director Christopher Nolan’s hit epic *The Odyssey*, the Oscar-nominated star revealed that the movie's massive success has not actually translated into a surge of new Hollywood offers. The 39-year-old actor spoke candidly about his current career landscape during an interview on the "On Film… With Kevin McCarthy" podcast on Tuesday, September 1. When host Kevin McCarthy assumed that Page was currently being bombarded with incoming scripts, the actor quickly cleared up the misconception. McCarthy noted that Page must be getting a "zillion calls" after the release of the film. Page responded directly, telling the host, "No, Kevin, I’m not." The actor emphasized that he is simply eager to keep building his resume with meaningful projects, sharing that he would "really love to do, ideally, good work."

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Page played the Greek soldier Sinon in Nolan's latest cinematic effort. The fantasy epic reteamed Page with the acclaimed filmmaker 16 years after they first collaborated on the 2010 hit *Inception*. Even though *The Odyssey* achieved strong box office numbers and widespread critical acclaim, Page noted that the overall buzz around the blockbuster has not yet sparked a new wave of casting inquiries from directors or studios.

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How Did Elliot Page Compare The Odyssey To Inception?

During the podcast conversation, Page also reflected on how much his personal life has transformed between his two major projects with Nolan. The actor, who came out publicly as a transgender man in December 2020, contrasted his experience shooting *The Odyssey* with his time working on *Inception*. Looking back at the sci-fi thriller, Page remembered having a great time on set overall, but noted that he was dealing with intense inner turmoil while cameras were rolling. Page explained that he was "personally really uncomfortable" throughout that period of his life. Now that he is living authentically, Page feels that those obstacles no longer weigh down his acting process. With those personal struggles out of the way, Page explained that he no longer has to navigate that discomfort while delivering his performances, allowing him to be fully present on set.