Christopher Nolan May Take a 3-Year Hiatus After ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey has hit theaters with strong numbers and heavy attention, even as online debate surrounded the project before release. The movie pulled in more than $257 million worldwide in its opening weekend, setting it on track for a possible billion-dollar run. Critics and commentators weighed in early on everything from casting to costumes, along with changes to Homer’s original story. Emily Wilson, whose translation helped shape the film, also became part of the broader criticisms of the movie, although much of the backlash played out before audiences had even seen the finished product. Now Nolan appears to have come out of that storm in strong position at the box office. Still, the director says the experience pushed him to his limits. In an interview with Today, Nolan said the production left him physically drained and suggested fans may have to wait at least three years for his next film. “I definitely hit the limits of my own stamina and everybody’s stamina, I think,” Nolan said. “I mean it’s The Odyssey, of course it should be difficult. We’re not doing the job right making a film of The Odyssey if it doesn’t seem difficult.” Nolan’s timeline is...