Cillian Murphy recently discussed his long-standing collaboration with Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan, as well as his upcoming role in Nolan's biopic, "Oppenheimer". Murphy, who has worked with Nolan on several films, will play J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, in the upcoming project.
According to Murphy, "Oppenheimer" features the best script he has ever read. The film follows Oppenheimer's work with a team of scientists during the Manhattan Project, as they develop the atomic bomb. The story is told entirely from Oppenheimer's perspective, which Murphy found particularly compelling.
In discussing his role, Murphy acknowledged that portraying the complexities of J. Robert Oppenheimer was a challenge, but he also expressed his confidence in Nolan's ability to bring the story to life. Nolan, for his part, praised Murphy as "one of the few talents" who could effectively embody the character of Oppenheimer.
Overall, Murphy expressed his admiration for Nolan's work, calling himself a "cinephile" and a fan of the director's films. With "Oppenheimer" set to be one of Nolan's most ambitious projects yet, fans of both Murphy and the director will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating its release.
Although he didn't reveal too many details about his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "Oppenheimer," Cillian Murphy did offer a small hint about his approach to the character. Drawing on his experience playing a physicist in the 2007 film "Sunshine," Murphy spoke about spending time with physicist Brian Cox to learn about the role. While acknowledging that he doesn't possess the same intellectual capability as Oppenheimer, Murphy spoke about the burden of seeing the world in a multifaceted way, where everything is about to collapse.
Nolan also discussed Murphy's role in "Oppenheimer," praising the actor's empathetic ability to help audiences understand the layered thought process of the scientist. According to Nolan, Oppenheimer is one of the most complicated and layered characters he has worked with, and Murphy's talent is well-suited to explore those different layers and project that level of complexity to the audience. Overall, Murphy and Nolan's comments suggest that "Oppenheimer" will be a thought-provoking and complex exploration of one of the most significant figures in modern history.
According to Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy possesses not only intelligence but also a power that commands attention from his audience. Nolan praised Murphy for his ability to convey layers of intention through his acting and to captivate his audience's attention, making them study his every gesture to understand the character's motivations.
Murphy, in turn, expressed his admiration for Nolan, saying that he was a fan of the director before their almost-20-year working relationship began with "Batman Begins." Murphy has since appeared in six of Nolan's films and has always been willing to take on new and challenging roles in the director's projects. For his part, Nolan praised Murphy's humility and dedication to his craft, saying that the actor has never let fame get in the way of his commitment to the truth of the acting process.
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