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Christopher Nolan is a generation-defining filmmaker, whose work is respected around the world.
“I may go visit Matt on [The Odyssey] set just to watch Nolan direct.
The subject sprang up from a contrast in Affleck and Damon’s careers.
He openly admits he’d have taken Saving Private Ryan or any sort of role in a Scorsese feature.
“Some look at it as a zero-sum game.
Like if this person’s in that part, theyre in my way.
“I feel like you kind of make your own work.
And I dont sit around being like, ‘Why is Marty hiring Leo?
Should be me.'”
A healthy perspective, especially for someone who’s achieved so much as both an actor and a director.
Still, it is a little surprising to realize that Nolan has never tapped Affleck for anything.
The Odyssey arrives in cinemas July 17, 2026.
Affleck’s latest feature is The Accountant 2, opening April 25, 2025.
Our list ofupcoming movieswill keep you right up to date on any other major films you should know about.
