Although most people would not say no Christopher NolanJon Bernthal ended up being one of the few who did. After the successful release of ‘The Odyssey’, the artist opened up about some incidents that happened during the shooting, including refusing Nolan’s request to stop at one of the scenes.Read on to know more about what happened on the set of ‘The Odyssey’ that made the ‘Punisher’ actor say no.
Jon Bernthal explains why he refused to quit even when Christopher Nolan asked him to
In one of his recent interviews with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor shared some behind-the-scenes information from the set of “The Odyssey”. During the interview, he revealed that although many scenes and scenes taxed the actors, one of them, including Trojan Horse, was too brutal to film in the Moroccan desert. However, he persevered and finished the scene, even rejecting Christopher Nolan’s face.The actor explained that the scene specifically required the horse to be submerged in water. Bernthal was one of the actors who was drowned in the water. The water that was in the place had to be heated first; however, when the main scene was shot, it was as cold as ice, which affected the actor. However, he refused to give up, despite Nolan’s request to delay the event and get out of the water. Instead, he told the famous director no and shouted, “You’re not breaking me, Chris. There’s nothing you can do to break me.”The actor also explained about doing your best on set, adding, “The world, in general, is full of ‘You don’t want to be embarrassed,’ ‘You don’t want to beat up,’ ‘You don’t want to blow your nose,’ ‘You don’t want to be rejected,’ and I think God is wrong.” This is different from living. Go boldly. Be ashamed of yourself. Look at the number. Look for people to reject you.”
Matt Damon says this moment with Jon Bernthal inspired everyone else on the team
Jon Bernthal’s refusal to quit was so inspiring that, according to lead actor Matt Damon (who plays Odysseus, King of Ithaca), he inspired everyone else on set. In the same interview, Damon elaborated on the story and shared, “This was the first example of someone pushing what they thought they could do. No one on the horse would have complained for the next five months because of what we saw.” He added that “It made us both feel better and how we needed to show each other and the movie.”The director of ‘Interstellar’ also spoke highly of Bernthal, and added that “There was always another level to go to, another level to bring out. And he just kept working and working until production and every time I would give him.” He really wants to know that he has picked up every stone. They look at all the possibilities of the person and what they can bring. “
About ‘The Odyssey’
The film is based around the ancient story of Homer, and follows the King of Ithaca and how his wisdom won the 10-year Trojan war. However, when he wants to return home to his wife and son, one mistake turns everything around and causes the real gods to oppose him and try to stop him on his way. The film tells the story of his 20-year journey back home, where he encounters obstacles, supernatural beings, and gods. ‘The Odyssey’ is now available to watch in theaters worldwide and was released to the public on July 17.