‘Oppenheimer’ is one of the most awaited projects of 2023 as it is directed by Christopher Nolan starring Cillian Murphy in the lead role. Nolan’s previous projects have always received a positive response and audiences are waiting to witness what Nolan has brought this time.
With only two weeks away from release, Murphy, who portrays J. Robert Oppenheimer, has been getting the attention of the internet after it was revealed he skipped the cast dinners. Let’s check the reasons behind it.
Why Did Cillian Murphy Avoid ‘Oppenheimer’ Dinners On Set?
Emily Blunt, who plays an important role in ‘Oppenheimer’ spoke to People, saying that working in the film was similar to attending a summer camp. Her interview revealed that Murphy maintained his distance from group activities including the dinners.
Blunt disclosed that Murphy did not attend the dinners because the “sheer volume of what he had to take on and shoulder is so monumental.” Another actor, Matt Damon addressed the same and said: “He couldn’t. His brain was just too full.” Meanwhile, Murphy’s actions are being praised by many people on Twitter.
‘Oppenheimer’ also marks another collaboration of Nolan and Murphy as the duo have worked together in Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy alongside ‘Inception’ and ‘Dunkirk.’
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Cillian Murphy Thinks ‘Oppenheimer’ Is One Of His Biggest Movies
Cillian Murphy portrays the lead role in ‘Oppenheimer’ and this is one of the reasons that isolated him. In an interview with People, he said that when someone plays a big role, there is a responsibility that feels like pressure.
He added: “I have always said publicly and privately, to Chris, that if I’m available and you want me to be in a movie, I’m there. I don’t really care about the size of the part. But deep down, secretly, I was desperate to play a lead for him.”
Cillian Murphy also described Christopher Nolan as understated and self-deprecating and that he was approached by Nolan himself to play the lead role.
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