Thank goodness The Odyssey is one of the highest-grossing films of the 2026 movie schedule, because Christopher Nolan absolutely does not cut corners on set. The writer, director and producer filmed just about everything in the three-hour movie practically and in camera (as opposed to relying on CGI). And, Tom Holland made some comments about how it really felt to witness it all come together on set.
While much of The Odyssey cast have watched Christopher Nolan work before, the movie marked Tom Holland’s first time working with the filmmaker. So, the way the director worked really blew his mind. Here’s one moment he recalled from the movie that really amazed him: