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Nolan Took on The Odyssey After Blockbuster Success
14 Jul
Summary
- Filmmaker Christopher Nolan tackled The Odyssey due to recent success.
- Nolan stated that the epic film required a massive budget and cast.
- The production finished early and under budget, exhausting the crew.
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently discussed his decision to adapt "The Odyssey" during an appearance on The Daily Show. Nolan explained that the unexpected, massive success of his film "Oppenheimer" provided him with the unique opportunity to greenlight a project of "The Odyssey's" scale, which he might not have otherwise been able to pursue.
He emphasized that undertaking the adaptation of the ancient epic required a significant budget and a vast cast. Nolan likened the difficulty of the production to the subject matter itself, stating that "The Odyssey" should inherently be a hard film to make, and this challenge was visible on screen.
Despite the demanding nature of the production, Nolan shared that the filming of "The Odyssey" concluded ahead of its scheduled timeline and also came in under budget. However, he noted that the crew was completely depleted by the end of the 100-day shoot, finishing precisely when everyone was exhausted and ready to stop.
