Samantha Morton: hasn't worked a year since The Odyssey

Actress Samantha Morton, a two-time Oscar nominee currently receiving acclaim for her role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," has revealed she has not worked in the year since filming wrapped on the epic. In an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, the 49-year-old attributed the career lull to her age and shifting industry dynamics.

Morton, who plays the sorceress Circe opposite Matt Damon's Odysseus, stated that despite having excellent representation, she has faced a prolonged period without an acting job. "I haven't worked for a year since making 'The Odyssey,'" Morton said. "I've got really good agents and a manager, but at the end of the day, I'm 49." She added that while she believes in her own talent, the competitive landscape has changed, noting, "the politics of the industry has changed massively."

Despite the current slowdown, Morton expressed confidence that she will continue working for decades, stating she feels she will keep acting "until I'm in my 80s or whatever." She emphasized that landing a role in Nolan's film was a profound personal milestone after years of hoping to collaborate with the director, having previously missed an audition opportunity...