Washington, July 24 -- Actor John Leguizamo has revealed the physical challenges he faced while portraying the blind servant Eumaeus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, saying he was unable to see for up to 14 hours a day because of the contact lenses required for the role.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the Golden Globe-nominated actor described how the vision-blocking lenses affected his daily routine during filming.

"Not being able to see for 12 to 14 hours a day, like I couldn't see my phone, I couldn't read, I couldn't call," he said, adding, "My other eye wasn't clear either. I could not see. I had to be taken to the bathroom, I had to be brought back. I had to be taken to eat."

Leguizamo said the experience also had a psycho...