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As Cillian Murphy’sOppenheimerwon the fans’ hearts, it’s interesting to know how Christopher Nolan crossed paths with Cillian Murphy. The famous filmmaker is known not just for his awesome stories but also for picking great actors. One name that stuck with him is Cillian Murphy. The 53-year-old recently spilled the beans on how he found the actor.
It all started when Nolan saw a picture of Murphy in a movie called28 Days Laterby Danny Boyle. What caught Nolan’s eye wasn’t just Murphy’s acting skills; it was his bright blue eyes.
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In a recent chat withDeadline,Christopher Nolanspilled the beans on how he first came across the 47-year-old talent. It all went down when Nolan was holed up in a hotel in the Bay Area, hammering away at the script forBatman Begins.
He was also on the hunt for the perfect actor to play the Dark Knight. Nolan wasn’t exactly sure who would don the cape and cowl yet. He was just sifting through options.
Then, he stumbled upon a photo from Danny Boyle’s zombie flick,28 Days Later. Even thoughCillian Murphywas drenched in gore, his piercing blue eyes popped out, standing out against the grim backdrop of the apocalypse.Nolan couldn’t help but take notice.
“These things are very instinctive”: Christopher Nolan Reveals Intriguing Story How He Discovered Cillian Murphy
Further, Murphy asked.“Did you see the movie then?”
Nolan replied,“No.”He said,
“I literally just saw a picture. I then watched the movie, but the truth is, I already was interested. These things are very instinctive, and that’s the relationship that an audience has with an actor as well. It’s an instinctive and instant connection. So, yeah, love at first sight. I see the picture and I’m like, Man, that guy’s got something.”
Nolan wasted no time and flew Murphy out to LA for a face-to-face. They hit it off, and suddenly Murphy found himself in the running forBatman. However, Nolan chuckled and revealed,
“But I think at the time you were quite a bit… more slight than you are now. You walked in, and I remember thinking, ‘Are you really going to be able to be Batman?”
Curious to see Murphy’s chops, Nolan shot a screen test of him in some Bruce Wayne scenes. The crew was blown away. Nolan reminisced,
“I just remember a sort of ripple of excitement going through the crew. They’ve seen a lot of stuff, so you don’t often get that kind of thing where you feel everyone is paying attention.”
This chance meeting sparked Murphy’s journey into Nolan’s cinematic universe, where he’s left his mark in memorable roles across several hit films. And now, with their collaboration onOppenheimer, Murphy’s stellar performance is once again in the spotlight.
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Murphy really steps up his game in Christopher Nolan’s flick,Oppenheimer. Nolan, known for his mind-bending movies likeMementoandInterstellar, pulls out all the stops in this one.
He tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Murphy, in a way that keeps you guessing, jumping between different times and perspectives. The movie dives intoOppenheimer’spast, exploring his role in creating the atomic bomb and his personal struggles with politics and relationships.
Meanwhile, we also get a glimpse into the life of Lewis Strauss, played by Robert Downey Jr., who’s trying to nab a big nomination. These parallel storylines add depth and drama, showing usOppenheimerfrom all angles.
Murphy’s performance is top-notch, reminding us why he’s such a versatile actor. As the film unfolds, you can’t help but be drawn in by his portrayal, makingOppenheimera must-see for movie buffs everywhere.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
