Oppenheimer
- 2023
- UK / US
- 3h
- 15
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh
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The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
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'He is brilliant with actors': Cillian Murphy lauds Christopher Nolan
24 Jul 2023
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Cillian Murphy has hailed Christopher Nolan's understanding of actors. The 47-year-old star plays the title role in the director's new blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' – which tells the story of the man behind the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer – and…
'I have never witnessed a greater sacrifice by a lead actor': Robert Downey Jr praises Cillian Murphy
24 Jul 2023
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Robert Downey Jr has praised Cillian Murphy's "sacrifice" to play J. Robert Oppenheimer. The 47-year-old actor plays the theoretical physicist, who is known as the "father of the atomic bomb", in Christopher Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' and co-star Downey Jr…
Christopher Nolan wanted to make Oppenheimer when he was a teenager
23 Jul 2023
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Christopher Nolan has wanted to make 'Oppenheimer' since he was a teenager. The 52-year-old director is at the helm of the nuclear biopic that stars Cillian Murphy as the man responsible for the research and design of an atomic bomb during World War II…
Cillian Murphy didn't socialise while filming Oppenheimer
21 Jul 2023
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Cillian Murphy didn't socialise while filming 'Oppenheimer' and he really needed a holiday once the shoot was over. The actor plays plays physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer – known as the 'father' of the atomic bomb – in Christopher Nolan's dark new…
Cillian Murphy hails Oppenheimer co-star Florence Pugh for 'powerful' sex scenes
19 Jul 2023
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Cillian Murphy has heaped praise on 'Oppenheimer' co-star Florence Pugh for her helping to make their sex scenes "so f***ing powerful". The movie features “prolonged full nudity” and sex scenes between J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian) – who spearheaded…
'You're like a detective the whole time': Cillian Murphy learnt lots making Oppenheimer
18 Jul 2023
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Cillian Murphy went through a "constant learning process" during the making of 'Oppenheimer'. The 47-year-old actor stars as the titular character J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb, in Christopher Nolan's much-hyped blockbuster and…
Christopher Nolan's daughter is a nameless burns victim in Oppenheimer
17 Jul 2023
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Christopher Nolan has revealed why he cast his own daughter Flora as a nameless burn victim in 'Oppenheimer'. The legendary director helmed the eagerly-awaited historical drama – which stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist behind…
'I've loved every minute': Cillian Murphy takes centre stage in Oppenheimer
14 Jul 2023
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Cillian Murphy "loved every minute" of being the leading man in 'Oppenheimer'. The 47-year-old actor finally takes centre stage in Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster as J. Robert Oppenheimer – the father of the atomic bomb – and relished his latest…
Matt Damon lauds Christopher Nolan for making 'morally complex' Oppenheimer
14 Jul 2023
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Matt Damon has praised Christopher Nolan for taking on a "morally complex" film with 'Oppenheimer'. The 52-year-old star plays US Army Lieutenant General Leslie Groves in the new movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) – the physicist behind…
Christopher Nolan snubbed CGI use in Oppenheimer scenes
12 Jul 2023
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Christopher Nolan refused to use CGI for scenes in 'Oppenheimer'. The 52-year-old director has helmed the new movie that stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist behind the nuclear bomb, and explained how he required "the bite of…
Robert Pattinson was too 'busy' for Oppenheimer role
10 Jul 2023
Film gossip
Robert Pattinson helped inspire Christopher Nolan to helm 'Oppenheimer' – but was too "busy" to star in the film. The pair teamed up on the 2020 sci-fi flick 'Tenet' and despite the movie having a link to the 2023 war biopic, the 37-year-old actor…
Christopher Nolan: Oppenheimer can be seen as a horror film
21 Jun 2023
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Christopher Nolan thinks 'Oppenheimer' can be considered a "horror movie". The 52-year-old director has helmed the new blockbuster about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb, and feels that it is darker than his previous projects.
Josh Hartnett hails 'genius filmmaker' Christopher Nolan
12 Jun 2023
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Josh Hartnett thinks Christopher Nolan is a "genius" filmmaker. The 44-year-old actor has relished the experience of working with the acclaimed director on his new biographical thriller movie 'Oppenheimer', having previously rejected the chance to work…
Christopher Nolan hails his upcoming ‘Oppenheimer’ film as ultimate blockbuster as it deals ‘survival of world’
8 Jun 2023
Film gossip
Christopher Nolan says his upcoming ‘Oppenheimer’ film is the ultimate blockbuster as it deals with the “survival of the world”. The 52-year-old ‘Dark Knight’ director’s upcoming movie stars Cillian Murphy, 47, as “father of the atomic bomb” J Robert…
Cillian Murphy calls for audiences to watch Oppenheimer in the cinema
7 Jun 2023
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Cillian Murphy thinks it is "essential" to watch 'Oppenheimer' at the cinema. The 47-year-old star leads the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming all-star blockbuster as J. Robert Oppenheimer – the man known as the "father of the atomic bomb" – and has…
Christopher Nolan wrote entire Oppenheimer script in first person
6 Jun 2023
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Christopher Nolan wrote his 'Oppenheimer' script in the first person. The acclaimed filmmaker – who is known for his work directing the likes of 'Inception', 'Interstellar' and the 'Dark Knight' trilogy – made a big change to his creative procession in…
Cillian Murphy teases 'sensational' Oppenheimer
11 May 2023
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Cillian Murphy thinks 'Oppenheimer' is a "sensational" film. The 46-year-old actor plays J. Robert Oppenheimer – the man known as 'the father of the atomic bomb' – in Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie and is delighted to have the opportunity to bring…
Cillian Murphy reflects on Oppenheimer casting joy
10 May 2023
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Cillian Murphy says that being cast in 'Oppenheimer' was "one of the best days" of his life. The 46-year-old actor is to star as J. Robert Oppenheimer – the 'father of the atomic bomb' – in the upcoming film and was ecstatic that director Christopher…
Florence Pugh had a unique experience on Oppenheimer
28 Apr 2023
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Florence Pugh relished working with Christopher Nolan on 'Oppenheimer'. The 27-year-old actress features in the upcoming movie as J. Robert Oppenheimer's (Cillian Murphy) love interest Jean Tatlock and felt that 'The Dark Knight' filmmaker was a…
Christopher Nolan 'has always been fascinated by Oppenheimer'
17 Dec 2022
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Christopher Nolan has "always been interested" in J. Robert Oppenheimer. The 52-year-old director's new film centres on the theoretical physicist, who is often called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in the Manhattan Project, and Nolan has…
Christopher Nolan recreated nuclear explosion without CGI
13 Dec 2022
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Christopher Nolan recreated a nuclear weapon detonation without CGI effects. The 52-year-old filmmaker is helming 'Oppenheimer', which stars Cillian Murphy as the "father of the atomic bomb" J. Robert Oppenheimer, and explained how he took the practical…
Josh Peck added to Oppenheimer cast
10 Mar 2022
Film gossip
Josh Peck has become the latest star to join 'Oppenheimer'. The 'Drake and Josh' actor has been added to the all-star ensemble of Christopher Nolan's World War II epic, which is set to be released in July 2023. Josh will portray Kenneth Bainbridge, a…
James D’Arcy and Michael Angarano join Oppenheimer
3 Mar 2022
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James D’Arcy and Michael Angarano have joined the cast of 'Oppenheimer'. The 'Made in Italy' actor and the 'Almost Famous' star are set to appear in Christopher Nolan's new movie, which will tell the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his part in the…
Sir Kenneth Branagh joins Oppenheimer cast
23 Feb 2022
Film gossip
Sir Kenneth Branagh has been added to the cast of 'Oppenheimer'. The 61-year-old actor and director will reunite with Christopher Nolan for the new flick after the pair previously teamed up for both 'Dunkirk' and 'Tenet'. Kenneth will play an…
Jack Quaid added to Oppenheimer cast
16 Feb 2022
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Jack Quaid has joined the cast of 'Oppenheimer'. The 'Scream' star – the son of Hollywood stars Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan – is the latest addition to the all-star cast for Christopher Nolan's new flick, which will be released in July 2023. The movie…
Dane DeHaan joins Oppenheimer cast
8 Feb 2022
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Dane DeHaan has joined the cast of 'Oppenheimer'. The 36-year-old star has boarded the starry ensemble for Christopher Nolan's new movie, which features Cillian Murphy in the lead role as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer – one of the fathers of the…
Josh Hartnett joins Oppenheimer
5 Jan 2022
Film gossip
Josh Hartnett has boarded Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. The star-studded drama has a new addition in the 'Pearl Harbor' star, Deadline reports. It's not known at this time what role the 43-year-old actor will be playing. Just last month, Florence…
Florence Pugh and Rami Malek join Oppenheimer
10 Dec 2021
Film gossip
Florence Pugh, Rami Malek and Benny Safdie have joined the cast of 'Oppenheimer'. The trio have boarded the star-studded cast of Christopher Nolan's new movie that will be led by Cillian Murphy with Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr and Emily Blunt also set…
Robert Downey Jr. and Matt Damon board Oppenheimer
3 Nov 2021
Film gossip
Robert Downey Jr. and Matt Damon have boarded Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming movie, 'Oppenheimer'. The 'Iron Man' star, 56, and the 51-year-old Oscar-winner are the latest names added to the cast of the upcoming Universal flick, Variety reports. It's not…
Emily Blunt in talks to join Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
21 Oct 2021
Film gossip
Emily Blunt is in talks to join 'Oppenheimer'. The 38-year-old actress is said to be in negotiations with Universal about starring in the Christopher Nolan movie, which looks set to feature Cillian Murphy as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. Sources have…
Cillian Murphy confirmed to star in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
9 Oct 2021
Film gossip
Cillian Murphy will star as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film about the theoretical physicist. The 45-year-old actor will once again join forces with his 'Inception' and 'Dunkirk' director for 'Oppenheimer', which has been set…
Christopher Nolan working on WWII film about J. Robert Oppenheimer
10 Sep 2021
Film gossip
Christopher Nolan has reportedly working on a World War II film about J. Robert Oppenheimer. The project – which will focus on the theoretical physicist's role in developing the atom bomb – could star 'Dunkirk' and 'Inception' actor Cillian Murphy, who…
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