Don’t bother calling Christopher Nolan to ask about his films – Casey Affleck already has, and “it was probably a mistake,” he told the audience during an onstage interview at the Zurich Film Festival on Monday. We were talking about ‘Tenet’ and disagreeing. I said: ‘Let’s settle that,’” said Affleck.
He worked with Nolan on “Oppenheimer” and “Interstellar.” “We got him on the phone and asked him something that we could have easily looked up on Reddit. Once he said it, it sounded so obvious I felt embarrassed. I haven’t called him again, and he hasn’t called me.” “Maybe he will call now and ask me about my movie [‘Company’]: ‘What were you thinking’?!” Working with Nolan was special, he said.
When you are on his set, it’s different from other movies. He’s inclusive, and gives minimal but brilliant directions. He elevates everyone around him.” Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work.
I just wouldn’t know where to start. Nolan is a great example of that. He makes these gigantic, hugely popular, successful movies, but I don’t think he makes things just to please other people.
I don’t want to put words in his mouth, but he makes things that interest him.” “If I can do that, I’d be lucky,” he added. His brother, Ben Affleck, is another example of “someone who has been very smart about the movies he chooses.” “Ben’s smart about making his films successful, but he’s not pandering. I know it because I’m there when he says: ‘I have an idea, but I’m not sure if I’m going to like it.’ It’s not: ‘I have an idea, but I am not sure I’ll be able to sell it.’” It wasn’t the only time Affleck discussed his loved ones during the discussion.
His recent anthology, “Company,” stars his mother, partner and sons. Strangely, he took all my directions without arguing, which is not the nature of our relationship.” Sadly, Affleck’s parents didn’t get to see the film before they passed away. He still dedicated it to them, though.
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