Director Christopher Nolan continues his long-standing commitment to practical filmmaking, relying on forced perspective, real sets, and in-camera techniques rather than digital effects wherever possible. Actor Himesh Patel, who starred in Nolan's recent film, credits the director with reviving filmmaking methods that had been largely displaced by CGI over the past several decades, noting that many sequences—including complex scenes like actors being transformed into pigs—were achieved through tangible, on-set trickery.

Patel expressed optimism that the box-office performance of films prioritising practical effects could influence how major studios approach future productions. He pointed to recent blockbusters, including the latest Spider-Man film, as evidence that audiences appreciate the visual authenticity of real costumes and sets. Patel argues that studio executives should take note of this audience reception and incorporate more practical techniques into their filmmaking strategies, moving away from the heavy reliance on computer-generated imagery that has dominated Hollywood production over the past two decades.