Cillian Murphy Was Shocked Christopher Nolan Cast Him As Oppenheimer Lead
Cillian Murphy reveals that he was shocked that director Christopher Nolan cast him in the lead role for Oppenheimer. Nolan is widely regarded as one of the most talented directors working today and is well known for films like The Dark Knight, Inception, and Dunkirk. Following the lackluster box office performance of his most recent release, Tenet, Nolan announced that his next project would chronicle the life of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his part in the creation of the atomic bomb.
Shortly after Oppenheimer was announced, casting details began to emerge, revealing a star-studded cast for the historical biopic. In addition to Murphy as Oppenheimer himself, other cast members for the film include Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Josh Hartnett, Rami Malek, and Benny Safdie. Oppenheimer is currently scheduled to release in July of 2023 and has been confirmed to have a 100-day theatrical release window. The film marks the first time Nolan has partnered with Universal and follows the director's very public falling out with Warner Bros. regarding the company's day-and-date streaming model.
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In a new interview with Esquire, Murphy reveals that he was shocked upon being offered the lead role in Oppenheimer. Having played only supporting roles in Nolan's other projects, the actor explains that he's "thrilled" to be playing the lead this time in such a large project. Check out Murhpy's full comment below:
“It’s the first time he’s cast me in a lead, which I’m still a bit in shock about, but I’m thrilled. It’s a huge part and a lot of work. But in my estimation, you’re working with one of the greatest living
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