Filmmaker Christopher Nolan describes the challenges of creating "The Odyssey": "It should be hard" - CBS News

What the report says

CBS News reported that filmmaker Christopher Nolan discussed the scale and difficulty of making his film “The Odyssey” in an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King that aired Monday. Nolan, who wrote and directed the movie, said he expected the production to be demanding because of the size and ambition of the source material. According to CBS, the film was shot in six countries and earned more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.

The movie features Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Tom Holland among its cast. Damon recently told “CBS Mornings” that it was the most difficult film he had worked on, describing the production as at times closer to an expedition because of the remote and physically demanding locations, including mountain shoots that required hiking to reach the set.

CBS also reported that “The Odyssey” is the first commercial feature filmed entirely in IMAX. Nolan said he had long wanted to make a Hollywood feature fully in the format, citing the immersive sharpness, color and scale of the image. He also noted practical challenges: the large-format film stock runs out after just under three minutes, requiring actors to hold intense emotional states while the camera is reloaded.

Nolan emphasized that he prioritized real locations and physical environments over green-screen work, saying he wanted audiences to feel present on ships and in the waves with the actors. He told CBS that, despite his experience and success, he remains nervous until audiences respond, because he sees theatrical viewers as completing the film.