Christopher Nolan has revealed to Empire Magazine (via World of Reel) that Warner Bros. originally hired him to direct its swords-and-sandals epic Troy, more than two decades before he would pursue an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. The director explains that the events depicted in Troy would later influence his Odyssey project, illustrating how early studio assignments can shape a filmmaker’s long-term plans. According to Nolan, the studio backtracked and offered Batman Begins as a consolation prize, a decision he has discussed in interviews as part of the evolving development history surrounding his career. This anecdote provides insight into Warner Bros.’ strategic moves and how one potential project can lay the groundwork for another, underscoring Nolan’s enduring interest in myth and epic storytelling. By linking Troy to The Odyssey, Nolan highlights how genre, scale, and mythic ambition intersect in his body of work, influencing audiences’ understanding of his approach to big-budget, character-driven epics.