What Christopher Nolan has said about The Odyssey (2026 film)

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 7, 2026

Christopher Nolan, British-American film director adapting the Odyssey for the screen, has been quoted on The Odyssey (2026 film) 2 times in 1 episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler, most recently on July 7, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Nolan argued that filmmakers cannot compete with audiences' own imaginings of a classic text and must offer a sincere personal interpretation.

    “You have to trust that what people want from you is your most sincere attempt to do justice to the material”

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Matt Damon (Jul 7, 2026) · Listen from 3:33

  • Nolan said he cast Damon because he combines empathetic openness with an iconic, superhero-like presence.

    “He brings the audience with him. But he also can project an iconic, frankly, superhero presence”

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Matt Damon (Jul 7, 2026) · Listen from 5:09

Episodes

  • Matt Damon

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    Amy Poehler talks with Matt Damon about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, aging, Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting, SNL, Soderbergh, and Water.org, after a brief chat with Nolan.

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