Christopher Nolan, the renowned British-American director, is famous for his visually impressive and intricately woven films like Inception, the Dark Knight Trilogy, and Interstellar. His movies are celebrated for their captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, attracting a dedicated worldwide following and leaving an enduring impact on cinema.
Christopher Nolan has long harbored an interest in venturing into the James Bond franchise. However, some critics had already sensed that he drew significant inspiration from the Bond series when working on one of his own projects.
Christopher Nolan’s Movies Are Influenced By James Bond Films
It’s widely known that Christopher Nolan has drawn inspiration from the James Bond series for many of his films. He openly admitted to this influence, stating in an interview with Empire (via Den of Geek),
“I’ve been plundering ruthlessly from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. They’re a huge influence on me.”
In a resurfaced interview with IndieWire, Christopher Nolan explained that the globe-trotting aspects in Batman Begins were heavily influenced by Bond films. He cited The Spy Who Loved Me as one of his earliest film memories and noted how the Bond movies served as a prime example of grandeur and immersive storytelling.
When it comes to borrowing from the Bond franchise, Christopher Nolan didn’t shy away in Inception. Yet, he found it ironic that “Inception” faced accusations of being strongly influenced by Bond, despite having fewer Bond elements compared to his other films.
Nolan told Seattle Pi:
“We had been ripping off Bond in the Batman movies for a while, but nobody ever called us out. We throw in a snowmobile chase in Inception, and everyone calls me on it.”
Considering his track record, Christopher Nolan appears to be an ideal choice to helm the upcoming Bond installment.
Christopher Nolan Knows The Hurdles For Directing A James Bond Film
Christopher Nolan openly expressed his willingness to take on the iconic franchise. However, during an interview on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, he emphasized the importance of being in a specific creative mindset to embark on such a project. Like his work on Batman, Nolan believed that directing a Bond film carried significant responsibilities he had to be prepared for.
Nolan said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast:
“At the same time, when you take on a character like that you’re working with a particular set of constraints,” Nolan said. “It has to be the right moment in your creative life where you can express what you want to express and really burrow into something within the appropriate constraints because you would never want to take on something like that and do it wrong.”
Christopher Nolan, the director of Tenet, also emphasized his openness to step back and observe how another filmmaker might choose to shape the character.
Christopher Nolan’s preference for his favorite Bond might raise eyebrows. While many would name Sean Connery or Daniel Craig as their top Bonds, Nolan expresses his fondness for Timothy Dalton’s portrayal. Despite appearing in only two Bond films, Dalton made a lasting impact on the director.
Inception is available for streaming on HBO Max.
Source: Seattle Pi
