--- description: It will appear in the next issue of Wired title: Chris Nolan Wrote an 'Interstellar' Comic to Explain the Backstory image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [movies](/tag/movies/) ## movies Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Christopher Nolan Wrote an _Interstellar_ Comic to Explain the Backstory ## Video: Interstellar Clip: Useless Machines [Watch (HLS stream): Interstellar Clip: Useless Machines](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/zjcHrYDv.m3u8) (1:11)  _Published 2014-10-29. Interstellar Clip: Useless Machines_ by [Laura Stampler](/author/laura-stampler/) ## Laura Stampler Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 11:49 PM CUTPublished: Nov 18, 2014 1:11 PM CUT by [Laura Stampler](/author/laura-stampler/) ## Laura Stampler Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 11:49 PM CUTPublished: Nov 18, 2014 1:11 PM CUT [_Interstellar_](http://time.com/3572988/interstellar-science-fact-check/ "undefined") writer and director Christopher Nolan wrote a seven-page comic to satiate moviegoers’ curiosity about [the film’s](http://time.com/3578557/tyson-interstellar-tweets/ "undefined") backstory. The comic will follow Matt Damon’s character Dr. Mann, according to [_The Hollywood Reporter_](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/christopher-nolan-pens-interstellar-comic-749711 "undefined")_,_ and is scheduled to appear in the Nov. 25 issue of [_Wired_](http://www.wired.com/2014/11/christopher-nolan-wired-guest-editor/ "undefined")_,_ which Nolan is guest-editing. It is[ currently available online.](http://www.wired.com/2014/11/absolute-zero/ "undefined") Here’s a preview: > [](https://twitter.com/FilmDivider/status/534677949895933952) _THR_ notes that this is an unorthodox move for Nolan, as he rarely even includes deleted scenes in his films. \[[_THR_](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/christopher-nolan-pens-interstellar-comic-749711 "undefined")\] ### Go Behind the Scenes of Interstellar  Director Christopher Nolan directs Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy, and Timothée Chalamet on the set of Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Matthew McConaughey in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Timothée Chalamet, Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Mackenzie Foy and Matthew McConaughey in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Matthew McConaughey discusses a scene with Director Christopher Nolan on the set of Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Jessica Chastain and Topher Grace in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy, and Timothée Chalamet on the set of Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Director Christopher Nolan discusses a scene with Jessica Chastain on the set of Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Director Christopher Nolan on the set of Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Anne Hathaway in a scene from Interstellar. Melinda Sue Gordon—Paramount  Matthew McConaughey in a scene from Interstellar. 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