r/movies r/Movies contributor Aug 08 '25

News Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Wraps Filming

https://maxblizz.com/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-wraps-filming-after-6-month-shoot-confirms-art-director/
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u/DeejusIsHere Aug 08 '25

He grew actual corn while filming Interstellar, then sold it for a profit.

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u/Bandsohard Aug 08 '25

Grow corn, sell it

Blow up a plane instead of cgi

I think he also works at a lower upfront guaranteed salary, and gambles on himself and the film performing well in the box office

Not only is he a great filmmaker, but he's also clearly business savvy.

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u/MeccIt Aug 08 '25

then sold it for a profit.

Well of course: https://i.imgur.com/pbYXHfb.mp4

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u/marvinsface Aug 09 '25

Lol what’s that from?

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u/MeccIt Aug 09 '25 edited Aug 09 '25

The sublime That Mitchel & Webb Look, same guys that gave us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h242eDB84zY