Christopher Nolan is perhaps one of the best directors in Hollywood today. Several of his films occupy top positions in all-time best charts in Hollywood. Nolan is one of the most talented artists to ever grace American cinema, and he has given phenomenal work to the culture of the United States. He has worked with several of the top stars in the movie business.
However, it is David Bowie that impressed him the most. Nolan once revealed that Bowie is the one that he looks up to as an actor. He further explains his fascination with the movie star, citing many of the late singer’s gifts and qualities that set him apart in the industry.
Christopher Nolan Reveals David Bowie Was His Favourite Actor To Work With
Christopher Nolan is a master of filmmaking whose contribution to the entertainment industry has made him one of the finest directors in showbiz. Nolan has directed dozens of science fiction, crime drama, superhero, and war drama projects, which have earned him a top spot in the industry.
He made his directing debut in 1998 with his independent neo-noir crime thriller Following, and soon he catapulted to global fame with his second project Memento in 2000, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
The England-native director creates on-screen magic with his unique and rare filmmaking approach and entertains the audience with his culturally impactful projects. Christopher Nolan has worked with enough top-tier talents in showbiz, including the late English singer-songwriter and actor, David Bowie, whom he once called his favorite actor.
Christopher Nolan Praises David Bowie
Christopher Nolan’s impressive storytelling art has won him millions of fans worldwide. Several of his films have undoubtedly dominated the box office numbers, including The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Batman Begins, and Insomnia.
In an interview with Farout magazine, the Inception movie director shared he had the absolute honor of working with the late singer David Bowie, who starred in his 2006 directorial psychological thriller project The Prestige. Bowie is arguably still one of the most recognized figures in the world. The late revolutionary artist left an indelible mark on the music and film industry with his extraordinary talent.
Nolan shared,
“The experience of having him on set was wonderful. Daunting, at first. He had a level of charisma beyond what you normally experience, and everyone really responded to it. I’ve never seen a crew respond to any movie star that way, no matter how big. But he was very gracious and understood the effect he had on people.”
He continued,
“Everyone has fond memories of getting to spend time with him or speak to him for a little bit. I only worked with him briefly – four or five days – but I did manage to sneak a couple of moments to chat with him, which are very treasured memories of mine.”
The 52-year-old filmmaker stated that he is the biggest fan of Bowie and that it was an honor to work with the late superstar.
“Normally when you meet stars, no matter how starry they are, when you see them as people, some of that mystique goes away. But not with David Bowie. I came away from the experience being able to say I was still his biggest fan and a fan who had the very, miraculous opportunity to work with him for a moment. I loved the fact that after having worked with him, I had just the same fascination with his talent and his charisma. I thought that was quite magical.”
Christopher Nolan is not the only fan of the late singer, actress Scarlett Johansson also revealed that his songs had a phenomenal impact on her life, claiming, “I learned I was a sexual being through David Bowie’s songs.” The Blackstar hitmaker left behind his rich legacy as he passed away in 2016 after suffering from liver cancer.
Source: Farout magazine
