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EXCLUSIVE: How Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Pushed Cast to the Limit · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Filming the big screen blockbuster the Odyssey was no picnic, with actors living like it was 1,200 BC.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Radar Online Com uncovered onset secrets of director Christopher Nolan, who banned 21st century must-have.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Items such as cell phones, water bottles, and UGG boots were not allowed while adapting Homer's epic work.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Conditions on set tested the cast's endurance, with no Hollywood perks like fancy dressing
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[SPEAKER_00]: Matt Damon, who played Odysseus, described it as the hardest movie he'd ever done.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He nearly drowned in one scene, while others featured real Viking long ships across the Mediterranean Sea.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Filming also took place during Iceland's White Nights, with constant daylight and demanding conditions.
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[SPEAKER_00]: In another gripping moment, the Trojan horse became trapped in icy waters, with actors submerged for hours.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Unlike many directors, Nolan rejected digital effects, crafting a 60-foot puppet of the Cyclops instead.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Nolan's commitment earned the Odyssey, a staggering $264 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Lupita Nyango noted that banning cell phones helped everyone stay present and focused during filming.