One of the many reasons to be hyped about Christopher Nolan's adaption of Homer’s The Odyssey is its truly epic, star-studded cast. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, are just a few of the big names in the mix. Not present within this project, though, is frequent Nolan collaborator Cillian Murphy, who last worked with the filmmaker on 2023's Oppenheimer. When the Irish actor was asked if he was developing any FOMO for not being in Nolan's latest flick, he had a funny answer that I just can't get out of my head.
Considering how often he's worked with the Dark Knight director, it may feel somewhat odd to some that Cillian Murphy isn't in the massive 2026 movie release. Given that the Oscar-winning actor will not be in The Odyssey, Variety asked him about it while he promoted his new film, Steve, at the Toronto International Film. Anyone who thinks Murphy is bummed not to be appearing in the mythology-based blockbuster should think again:
