Christopher Nolan has revealed the hilarious way his son brought him back to earth while writing The Odyssey.
Speaking to BBC News, the filmmaker said he kept his Oscars out of sight while working on the film because he didn’t want the awards to put more pressure on him.
“My son came into my office while I was writing on The Odyssey and said, ‘Where are your Oscars?’” Nolan recalled.
The director explained his reason, saying, “Well, I’m trying to write a new project and if I have Oscars on the shelf, you know, think about how discouraging that would be.”
His son, however, quickly responded: “But you didn’t win for writing.”
The comment made Nolan laugh. He won Best Director and Best Picture for Oppenheimer in 2024, but lost Best Adapted Screenplay to Cord Jefferson for American Fiction.
Nolan also talked about bringing Homer’s famous story to the big screen for a modern audience.
“I’m adjusting. I can really do whatever I want with it,” he said. “I’m not limited by the language, I’m working beyond the language. I’m just looking at history.”
Nolan then added that the story still feels timeless despite some of its older ideas.
The film features a huge cast, including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey will hit theaters around the world on July 17.
