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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan says 'I hit the limits of my own stamina'; plans three-year break
Updated On: 19 July, 2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Christopher Nolan has revealed that he plans to step away from directing for at least three years after completing The Odyssey. The Oscar-winning filmmaker admitted that the epic production pushed him and his team to their physical limits, but said a story of such scale required it

Christopher Nolan. Pic via AFP
Christopher Nolan is taking a well-deserved break after completing one of the most ambitious projects of his career. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has revealed that he plans to step away from directing for at least three years following the release of The Odyssey, admitting that the scale and demands of the epic film pushed him and his team to their limits.
Christopher Nolan plans break after The Odyssey
In a recent interview with Today, Nolan opened up about the physically challenging experience of bringing Homer's legendary Greek epic to the big screen. The director said that the demanding production tested the endurance of everyone involved, including himself.


