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Holland: Nolan's Sets Are Strict, Marvel's Are Fluid
21 Jul
Summary
- Nolan emphasizes practical effects over CGI, unlike Marvel.
- Actors on Nolan's sets must adhere to strict 'commandments'.
- Marvel sets allow improvisation, sometimes without scripts.

Tom Holland recently detailed the distinct working environments on Christopher Nolan's film sets compared to those of Marvel productions. Holland noted Nolan's strong emphasis on practical effects, stating that what audiences see on screen is filmed in-camera, citing the Circe sequence as an example of animatronics and clever camera work. This contrasts with the more fluid approach of Marvel productions, where Holland mentioned sometimes filming without complete scripts, necessitating on-the-spot improvisation.
Furthermore, Holland alluded to the strict adherence to rules on Nolan's sets, a sentiment echoed by other actors like Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. These 'commandments' reportedly include working hard, avoiding Ugg boots due to Nolan's dislike for them symbolizing leisure, and a prohibition on chairs, meaning no sitting on set. Lunch breaks are also brief, and watching playback is forbidden.