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Christopher Nolan Bans Ugg Slippers on “The Odyssey” Set
7/22/2026, 7:58:54 PM
Core Event
Director Christopher Nolan prohibited the use of Ugg slippers on the set of his upcoming film *The Odyssey*. Speaking on CBS Mornings, Nolan said the soft-footed footwear takes actors out of reality and serves as a signifier of modernity that can distract actors from staying in the moment required for the film’s world.
Background & Context
The ban follows earlier reports that Nolan imposes strict on-set rules. A Nolan representative later clarified that chairs are not prohibited; instead, the only items officially banned are cell phones (with limited success) and smoking (enforced successfully). These comments illustrate Nolan’s broader approach to minimizing distractions during production.
Official Statements & Responses
A spokesperson for the director reiterated that chairs remain available for cast and crew to sit whenever needed, countering earlier speculation about a blanket chair ban.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Oh literally Uggs as in the slippers? You know it's a I had with Emily Blunt - and before then is sometimes actors will turn up because the footwear hurts them so they'll turn up in these you know big fluffy comfy slippers. ? Why did Christopher Nolan ban Ugg boots on the set of The Odyssey?” — Dunkirk, the director
