I asked The Cast of The Odyssey 100 Questions | Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Benny Safdie & Himesh Patel
Summary
Tom Simons interviews Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Benny Safdie, and Himesh Patel about their experiences filming Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The actors discuss Nolan’s practical effects, the physical demands of the role, and global shooting locations. They also share personal anecdotes, including alternative career paths, favorite TV shows, and superstitions.
Topics discussed
Matt Damon and Tom Holland on joining The Odyssey
Why actors say yes to Christopher Nolan without reading scripts
Filming locations and the discomfort of period footwear
Comfort TV shows and choosing a Greek god to live with
Superstitions and alternative careers: carpentry and writing
Creating a Mount Rushmore of British actors
Benny Safdie on working with Nolan and his early filmmaking drive
Benny Safdie's passion for physics and Oppenheimer
Directing vs acting and the most stressful film Benny has watched
Benny Safdie on underrated actors and wearing heavy armor
Himesh Patel on getting the role and Matt Damon's leadership
Full circle moments and the intense storm scene filming
Filming at sea and real dolphins in Scotland
Favorite meals on set and erasing Jurassic Park from memory
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