{
  "id": 116981,
  "title": "Samantha Morton says Christopher Nolan gave her hope she could keep working at 49",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/samantha-morton-says-christopher-nolan-gave-her-hope-she-could-keep",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-04T05:23:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/samantha-morton-hasnt-worked-a-year-since-the-odyssey-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samantha Morton, the 49-year-old actress, has expressed her gratitude for landing a role in Christopher Nolan's \"The Odyssey,\" which has brought her renewed hope and confidence in her career. The film has grossed $912 million globally since its July 17 release, according to Box Office Mojo. Morton, a two-time Oscar nominee, revealed that she has not worked for a year after completing \"The Odyssey.\" Despite having good agents and a manager, she acknowledged the uncertainty of an acting career, especially as one ages. Morton said she was genuinely moved when she learned that Nolan wanted to meet her, adding that the opportunity to work with him meant the world to her.",
  "summary": "\"The Odyssey\" actor Samantha Morton said she \"genuinely cried\" when she learned that Christopher Nolan wanted to meet her.",
  "key_points": [
    "49-year-old actress Samantha Morton expresses gratitude for role in \"The Odyssey\"",
    "Film \"The Odyssey\" grosses $912 million globally since July 17 release",
    "Morton had not worked for a year after completing \"The Odyssey\""
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/116981.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-gives-uk-poetry-sales-an-epic-boost",
        "published": "2026-08-04T15:02:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}