The Odyssey Star on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Indie Film’ Approach to Movie

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In a recent interview, actor John Leguizamo discussed the unique filmmaking style of Christopher Nolan, the director known for “The Odyssey.” It was announced in January 2025 that Leguizamo would be joining the cast of Nolan’s upcoming film. The movie also features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.

John Leguizamo says Christopher Nolan is making The Odyssey ‘like an indie film’

John Leguizamo recently dropped by the morning talk show Morning Joe on MSNBC to chat about his upcoming movie Bob Trevino Likes It, alongside co-star Barbie Ferriera. During their discussion, the topic of Christopher Nolan and The Odyssey arose. In good humor, host Joe Scarborough steered the conversation towards The Odyssey by jokingly labeling Nolan as a low-budget director. Scarborough then inquired about Leguizamo’s excitement regarding working with such a filmmaker.

The Ice Age franchise actor pointed out that, despite having an extravagant budget, “it’s not petty cash,” he runs his projects more like independent films. This is because he isn’t bound by the studio’s decisions or committees, operating instead as an independent filmmaker, albeit with a substantial budget estimated at around $250 million (as per The Odyssey, Screenrant).

1. Option A: John Leguizamo kept mostly quiet about the details of the project. In October 2024, multiple sources reported that Christopher Nolan would pen, direct, and produce his next movie at Universal Pictures following their successful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

2. Option B: John Leguizamo was largely silent about the specifics of the project. October 2024 saw various media outlets announcing that Christopher Nolan would be responsible for writing, directing, and producing his upcoming film at Universal Pictures, a decision likely inspired by their successful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

3. Option C: John Leguizamo didn’t reveal much about the project details. October 2024 brought news from several sources that Christopher Nolan would be the one to write, direct, and produce his next movie at Universal Pictures, an opportunity possibly stemming from their triumphant collaboration on Oppenheimer (2023).

4. Option D: John Leguizamo was mostly mum about the project’s particulars. In October 2024, multiple media outlets reported that Christopher Nolan would take charge of writing, directing, and producing his next film at Universal Pictures, an opportunity that likely arose from their successful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

5. Option E: John Leguizamo was mostly silent about the project’s inner workings. October 2024 witnessed several outlets revealing that Christopher Nolan would pen, direct, and produce his next movie at Universal Pictures, a decision potentially driven by their successful collaboration on Oppenheimer (2023).

6. Option F: John Leguizamo didn’t share much about the project’s specific aspects. October 2024 saw various media outlets announcing that Christopher Nolan would write, direct, and produce his upcoming film at Universal Pictures, an opportunity possibly resulting from their fruitful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

7. Option G: John Leguizamo kept the details of the project to himself. October 2024 brought news from multiple sources that Christopher Nolan would be responsible for writing, directing, and producing his next movie at Universal Pictures, a decision likely influenced by their successful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

8. Option H: John Leguizamo was mostly closed-lipped about the project. October 2024 saw various media outlets reporting that Christopher Nolan would write, direct, and produce his next film at Universal Pictures, an opportunity possibly derived from their collaborative success on Oppenheimer (2023).

9. Option I: John Leguizamo remained mostly tight-lipped about the details of the project. October 2024 brought news from multiple sources that Christopher Nolan would be in charge of writing, directing, and producing his next movie at Universal Pictures, an opportunity possibly stemming from their fruitful collaboration on Oppenheimer (2023).

10. Option J: John Leguizamo was mostly tight-lipped about the project’s details. October 2024 saw various media outlets announcing that Christopher Nolan would pen, direct, and produce his upcoming film at Universal Pictures, an opportunity potentially arising from their successful partnership on Oppenheimer (2023).

As a devoted admirer, I can’t contain my excitement when I recall the electrifying news from December 2024. That’s when Universal unveiled Christopher Nolan’s ambitious endeavor to adapt Homer’s timeless epic, The Odyssey. Fast forward to mid-February 2025, and it was officially confirmed that Matt Damon, my favorite actor whom I’ve admired since Oppenheimer and Interstellar (2014), will embody the legendary hero, Odysseus, in this epic retelling. This collaboration promises a cinematic journey I can hardly wait to embark on!

Filming for The Odyssey is happening right now, with a planned release date in the United States on July 17, 2026, in both IMAX and various other theaters.

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2025-03-21 14:11