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The episode of Variety’sActors on Actorsfeaturing the iconic duo, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway, has been released, and it offers a treasure trove of intriguing insights into their illustrious filmography. Following their experiences working with Christopher Nolan, it’s a given that after Miranda Priestly, he’s the next name bound to leap into their conversation. And it’s within this conversation that Hathaway shared her reasons for why Christopher Nolan could possibly be her favorite.
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Anne Hathaway Further Proves Why Christopher Nolan Is the Best in the Business!
During theActors on Actorsconversation featuringEmily BluntandAnne Hathaway,both of whom have collaborated with the legendary Christopher Nolan, it was inevitable that the director would eventually at some point become the focal point of the conversation. True to this, Nolan’s name arose, prompting Anne Hathaway to recount one of the most heartwarming stories that might just solidify the director as her favorite in the industry.
It is no secret that in terms of crafting brilliant pieces of work, Nolan is indeed the best. However, in striving to achieve his envisioned perfection, he often exerts great effort on the people around him to get everything absolutely right. Therefore, just to clarify, there was nothing wrong with how Hathaway performed on set, this was something Nolan did. Hathaway inVariety’sActors on Actorsrevealed,
“The part that blows my mind about Chris is that he is authoritative in the best sense of the word. I remember one day we were doing a shot on “The Dark Knight Rises.” He came to me beforehand and said, “I just want you to know, this shot has lived in my head for many years. I’m going to be very specific about it. I’m going to make you do it a lot, but it’s not actually you. It’s just because I have it in my head a certain way.–For him to say that in a way where, as an actor, you don’t start to question yourself!
Compassion is a rarity in this business, which is why Hathaway deeply values the kindness he displayed. While it might seem like an extremely small gesture, it’s something that Hathaway will remember forever.
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Emily Blunt Expands on How to Tell When Christopher Nolan Is Pleased
Despite being a tough nut to crack, for actresses like Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway, achieving Christopher Nolan’s satisfaction isn’t an insurmountable task. Consequently, Blunt disclosed the telltale sign after having worked inOppenheimerthat indicates whether he is content with a scene or not. She said,
“I always feel that with Chris’ hair. I can tell when he is very happy with a take because his hair starts to dance. It’s almost like he vibrates when he’s happy. He’s not going to tell you that he’s that happy, though, because he’s very English.”
She further revealed,
“We’ve all been on those sets where the director is a bad dad. You know what I mean? A bad dad who has an ego and an agenda. Chris is a good one.”
Without a shadow of a doubt, both actresses can vouch that Christopher Nolan falls into the category of the good ones. Being a stellar artist is one aspect, but being a good human being is a whole different ball game that these two actresses certainly acknowledge. After all, they’re well acquainted with the experience of working under a scary boss.
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
