Cillian Murphy Expresses Relief Missing Nolan’s The Odyssey Ensemble

Cillian Murphy, a frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, expressed mixed feelings about not being cast in Nolan's upcoming epic film "The Odyssey." Speaking at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, Murphy joked about having "ROMO: Relief of missing out," but showed enthusiasm for the project, praising Nolan as uniquely capable of tackling the ancient Greek poem adaptation. "The Odyssey," with a $250 million budget and shot entirely on 70mm IMAX film, features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Charlize Theron. Filming took place across diverse global locations such as Morocco, Greece, Sicily, Scotland, Iceland, and Malta, though some scenes sparked controversy. Despite not being involved, Murphy conveyed admiration for Nolan's work and excitement to see the film, while also promoting his new movie "Steve," which debuted to positive reviews at TIFF. Murphy remains a key figure in Nolan's career, having starred in six of his films, including the Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer."