Elliot Page faced backlash after being cast in The Odyssey, with rumors suggesting he would play Achilles before his brief appearance as Sinon. Despite limited screen time, Page delivered a powerful performance that added weight to the epic adaptation. The casting controversy reflected broader discussions surrounding representation and audience expectations.

Now, Page has opened up about the harsher realities of finding work in Hollywood, revealing that the way the industry views him has changed significantly throughout his career.

Speaking on his appearance on the On Film...With Kevin McCarthy podcast, Elliot Page discussed how it was getting cast after The Odyssey and revealed the challenges he currently faces.

"I was seen in a certain way before and it's it is different now so I understand you know so maybe there." Page explained that the industry perceives him differently than before, creating obstacles that require new approaches to securing roles and building professional relationships.

On the On Film...With Kevin McCarthy podcast, Page elaborated on his strategy.

"Maybe there is something to like reaching out to people and then trying to create connections and projects that way. But I think it's a little tricky for me to get cast right now." Page also joked about "the Canadian thing" as one of the pretty obvious reasons affecting his casting prospects, though his tone suggested deeper industry biases at play. Despite these challenges, Page expressed gratitude.

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While Page reflects on finding his next role, The Odyssey itself continues making waves at the global box office.

Late summer 2026 has produced an unusual theatrical showdown between Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey. Both films have continued generating enormous worldwide totals weeks into their respective theatrical runs. Brand New Day has reached $2.33 billion globally, placing it among the four highest-grossing movies ever.

Meanwhile, The Odyssey has earned $1.55 billion worldwide, giving Christopher Nolan his biggest box-office performance as a filmmaker. Universal Pictures has also benefited enormously from the film’s international success. The studio has crossed $3 billion overseas in 2026, becoming the first studio to reach that milestone this year.

Its overall worldwide performance has remained equally remarkable. Both blockbusters continue attracting audiences well beyond their opening weekends. Their sustained performances have created an unusual summer where two major releases from different studios are simultaneously reaching franchise and career milestones.

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