Christopher Nolan Broke His Own Rule to Convince David Bowie to Star in 'The Prestige'

Christopher Nolan Broke His Own Rule to Convince David Bowie to Star in 'The Prestige'

When Christopher Nolan cast ‘The Prestige‘ in 2005, every major role came together easily except one. Nikola Tesla, the real inventor whose electrified Colorado lab becomes the film’s most unforgettable set piece, needed someone specific. Nolan had exactly one person in mind, but that person turned him down. David Bowie had stepped away from acting […] The post Christopher Nolan Broke His Own Rule to Convince David Bowie to Star in ‘The Prestige…

Christopher Nolan's leadership approach boils down to 5 key lessons

Hollywood's biggest stars will move mountains for Christopher Nolan. Here's why.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicChristopher Nolan has earned the loyalty of some of Hollywood's biggest stars.Actors who've worked with him, like Cillian Murphy and Michael Caine, have shared what makes him an effective leader.Here are five leadership lessons anyone can learn from the Oscar-winning filmmaker.Christopher Nolan has built a reputation for attracting Hollywood's b…

Christopher Nolan Explains Why He’s Too ‘Terrified’ to Direct a Romantic Comedy

Christopher Nolan has tackled a number of genres throughout his celebrated directing career, but don’t expect him to do a romantic comedy anytime soon. During a Thursday appearance on “The Tonight Show,” the “Odyssey” director admitted to host Jimmy Fallon that he couldn’t envision himself taking on a rom-com as he found the prospect too intimidating. “I think doing a rom-com would be incredibly difficult,” the Oscar winner told Fallon, who had …

David Bowie in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'

A photographic tribute to David Bowie and a science-fiction classic.