Nolan's The Odyssey Artisans Detail Practical Sets and 5,300 Costumes
Production designer Ruth De Jong, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and editor Jennifer Lame spoke at the Middleburg Film Festival after receiving Variety's Creative Collaborators Award.
Production designer Ruth De Jong, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and editor Jennifer Lame discussed the making of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey at the Middleburg Film Festival, after the three artisans received Variety's Creative Collaborators Award at the event, according to Variety.
De Jong said practical sets for the film were built across six countries: Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Scotland and the United States. The Troy set alone spanned 2.5 acres, and she scouted the cave location in Greece herself.
The Polyphemus scene was shot practically, with Bill Irwin playing the Cyclops. Mirojnick's team created more than 5,300 total costumes for the film.
Lame said she cut 2.1 million feet of 70mm Imax film for The Odyssey. The panel was moderated by Variety senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.
Prior collaborations
De Jong previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer, while Lame edited his Tenet and Oppenheimer.
Quick answers
Where did the artisans discuss The Odyssey?
At the Middleburg Film Festival, where De Jong, Mirojnick and Lame received Variety's Creative Collaborators Award.
How many costumes were made for The Odyssey?
More than 5,300 total costumes, according to costume designer Ellen Mirojnick.