Imagine all the things you could learn just by being on a set with Christopher Nolan and seeing how he gets things done?Well, in a recent interview snippet from Project Big Screen, actor and director Benny Safdie shared a hilarious (and slightly painful) behind-the-scenes story from the set of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, Odyssey.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comThe Local Experience Gone WrongFor those who don't know, Benny Safdie is playing an undisclosed role in Christopher Nolan's new epic, The Odyssey.He had a day off while filming, and Safdie decided to fully immerse himself in Moroccan culture. He hired a local guide to show him around, wanting to see the sights and, most importantly, taste the local cuisine.Safdie admitted to diving in headfirst:"I ate the food, I drank the things..."The "Nolan" WarningBut Safdie did all this without talking to Christopher Nolan, who has some experience in these areas, shooting in faraway lands. When Safdie casually asked Christopher Nolan about the local water quality, Nolan gave him the advice he should have had before his food tour: "You don't drink it".That was not the answer Safdie wanted to hear."Something's Going On In There"The situation escalated quickly enough that Safdie ended up seeing a doctor. He shared a funny moment where the doctor placed a stethoscope on his stomach and was visibly shocked by the internal chaos, remarking, "Whoa, something’s going on in there".That was not the only lesson he learned while on the set, but it was the one that stuck with...
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