Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Is Shorter Than ‘Oppenheimer’ but Remains ‘Epic’

Christopher Nolan revealed that “The Odyssey” will be shorter than “Oppenheimer.”

In a conversation with the Associated Press published Tuesday, Nolan revealed that his highly anticipated film would not be as long as his last film – which netted him a Best Picture and Best Director Academy Award. Despite a shorter length, he promised a massive scale.

“It’s an epic film, as the subject matter demands,” Nolan said. “But it is shorter.”

He added: “There’s a massive amount of pressure. Anyone taking on ‘The Odyssey’ is taking on the hopes and dreams of people for epic movies everywhere and that comes with a huge responsibility. What I learned from [making ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy] is that what people want from a movie about a beloved story, a beloved set of characters, is they want a strong and sincere interpretation. They want to know that a filmmaker has gone to the mat for it. I really tried to make the best film possible.”

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