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Cillian Murphy Confirms He Won’t Appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Calls It a Relief

The Oscar winner disclosed the news during a TIFF interview for his new drama Steve.

Overview

  • Speaking at Variety’s Toronto Film Festival studio, Murphy confirmed he is not part of Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey.
  • He joked he has “ROMO”—relief of missing out—and said he looks forward to watching the film as a moviegoer.
  • Murphy praised Nolan as “one in a million,” highlighting a six-film collaboration that includes 2023’s Oppenheimer.
  • Asked about the forthcoming Peaky Blinders movie, he declined to share details.
  • Separate reports suggest a July 17, 2026 U.S. release and casting that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron, though these details have not been confirmed in the cited coverage.