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Christopher Nolan: No Smartphone, Just Studio Landlines
19 Jul
Summary
- Christopher Nolan still avoids using cell phones for communication.
- He relies on his wife, Emma Thomas, to arrange casting calls.
- Nolan uses studio landlines to make calls to actors.
Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan maintains an unconventional approach to communication, notably eschewing personal cell phones. Matt Damon recently shared insights into Nolan's unique methods, revealing that the filmmaker still relies on studio landlines for crucial calls, including casting opportunities.
According to Damon, Nolan's wife and producing partner, Emma Thomas, often initiates contact via text. She then alerts actors that Nolan will be calling from a nondescript landline at Universal Studios. This process facilitated Nolan's offer to Damon for the lead role in 'The Odyssey'.
The director's technological detachment extends to his scriptwriting process, where he uses computers offline and avoids email. Nolan believes this method allows characters to develop organically without preconceptions based on specific actors' previous roles. He prefers to finalize scripts before considering casting, making the process of reaching out to actors a more flexible endeavor.
