“When you spend too much time with RDJ”: Christopher Nolan’s Attempts At Cracking a Joke With Denis Villeneuve Leaves Fans In Splits

Nolan couldn't help but try to make a comical quip while he was sitting down with Villeneuve.

“When you spend too much time with RDJ”: Christopher Nolan’s Attempts At Cracking a Joke With Denis Villeneuve Leaves Fans In Splits

SUMMARY

  • Christopher Nolan is known for his stern demeanour and all-business expression when he is in front of a camera.
  • In a rare occasion, the filmmaker actually tried to crack a joke when he was sitting down with fellow director Denis Villeneuve.
  • Both directors were there to promote the re-release of Tenet on IMAX format as well as the exclusive preview of Dune: Part Two that will come with it.
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We have seen time and time again just how exceptional a filmmaker Christopher Nolan is when any project that he’s associated with goes on to receive some of the most pristine critical reception seen in years. But other than several behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, we have never seen him making the most of his time in front of the camera.

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Tom Hardy and Christopher Nolan on the sets of The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy and Christopher Nolan on the sets of The Dark Knight Rises

But it seems like lately, the prolific director has started to open up a bit when he is being shot through the lens of a device, which recently saw him trying his hands at some comical quips with fellow filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. In a recent video, we could see Nolan try to crack a simple joke while announcing the re-release of his film Tenet, which despite being very simple, has managed to crack up the fans.

Christopher Nolan Tries To Crack A Rare Joke On Camera With Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams on the sets of Arrival
Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams on the sets of Arrival

There’s no denying that when it comes to pure talent and a knack for creating masterpieces in cinema, almost no one can rival Christopher Nolan. But outside that, the filmmaker is seen with his stern and serious expression and demeanor for the most part. That is except for one video where he’s seen making a joke with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, while on camera.

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In a recent post (via @guywithamoviecamera), fans saw both Villeneuve as well as the Oppenheimer director, who announced the re-release of his 2020 sci-fi masterpiece Tenet in the IMAX format on 23rd March, which will also have an exclusive preview of his fellow filmmaker’s upcoming Dune: Part Two during the screening. And during this announcement video, Nolan tried his hands in comedy.

 

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As you can see, it was a successful attempt, but not in a traditional way of jokes. Instead, the punchline was so simple yet out of character for the filmmaker in front of the camera that people could not help but laugh at his innocent dabble with humor alongside another prolific filmmaker.

What Do The Fans Have To Say About This?

John David Washington and Christopher Nolan on the sets of Tenet
John David Washington and Christopher Nolan on the sets of Tenet

As one can expect, a mastermind with cinematic masterpieces, many times beyond a normal human’s comprehension, making a silly little joke went a long way, and people in the comment section were embracing and laughing at it.

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When you spend too much time with RDJ😂 @Kaelogram

Man he’s soo funny 🤣🤣🤣 @syyed_samad

😐I wish I could say that someday @santanu_buddy

We know dear we know @jeevanpatil_jp

literally me (i dont have friends) @lucassceolin

While it may not have been a natural gutbuster, it was enough for the fans to have a hearty chuckle at.

Tenet will be re-releasing on IMAX on 23rd February 2024.

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