Samantha Morton Says She’s Been Out of Work Since Filming ‘The Odyssey’
“The politics of the industry has changed massively,” the 49-year-old actress adds of her career's ebbs and flows The post Samantha Morton Says She’s Been Out of Work Since Filming ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Actress Samantha Morton revealed that she has not worked since completing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” despite delivering a critically acclaimed performance as Greek sorceress Circe. During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Morton discussed the industry politics and how they have evolved over time.
She expressed that despite having good agents and a manager, she still hasn't found new work, but is confident in her ability to continue acting into her 80s. Morton also shared a personal anecdote about crying when Nolan invited her to the set of “The Odyssey,” despite missing out on a chance to be in his 2006 film, “The Prestige.”
She believes that life and art intertwine in peculiar ways, and success is not always immediately apparent. Morton encourages others to cherish these rare moments of recognition, as they are scarce in the acting world. Best known for her work in independent films, Morton has received Oscar nominations for her performances in Woody Allen’s “Sweet and Lowdown” and Jim Sheridan’s “In America.”
She also starred in critically acclaimed films such as “Minority Report,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “The Walking Dead,” and Starz’s “The Serpent Queen.” Her next project is set to be Lisa Mulcahy’s “Love and War,” according to IMDb.
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