Is ‘Tenet’ an ‘Inception’ Sequel? John David Washington Says They’re More Like ‘In-Laws’
Few filmmakers inspire the level of internet fan theories as Christopher Nolan. His intricate storytelling and time-bending narratives are always being dissected by fans on social media and in Reddit threads, which is why Esquire decided to have “Tenet” star John David Washington weigh in on some of the internet’s most popular Nolan-centric fan theories. The specifics of the “Tenet” plot are shrouded in secrecy, but theories have pegged Nolan’s latest as a secret sequel to “Inception” since the first teaser for the film debuted last August. Washington would not confirm or deny if that’s the case, although he did admit there is a connection between the Nolan time-twisters. “I’d say [‘Tenet’] is an in-law to ‘Inception,’” Washington said, choosing his words carefully. “They’re related by marriage. They get together for Thanksgivings, family barbecues, like that kind of thing. Other than that, one lives in Europe, the other one lives in Compton.” Whether or not the “in-law” relationship...