Robert Downey Jr highlighted Christopher Nolan’s work in “Oppenheimer” – 2024-02-22 15:32:03

During a recent interview, actor Robert Downey Jr. expressed his excitement when talking about the relevance of director Christopher Nolan in his next film “Oppenheimer.”

Downey highlighted how Nolan was instrumental in his involvement in the project, giving him a vision of what was possible for his career. Downey Jr. shared how he received the offer to play the role of Lewis Strauss, the main antagonist of “Oppenheimer.” The actor revealed:

“I was at a point in my life, in my career, where I needed someone to have a vision of what was possible for me that I couldn’t see for myself.â€

And he continued: “I got the call that I had to go to Chris’s house, which is already something exciting. I’ve been testing the waters for weeks!†.

During the interview, Robert also praised the director, saying, “You’re generous with the time you allow yourself to be able to help people find scenes if they’re not exactly on point.”

Cillian Murphy Surprise

Cillian, who has worked on several Christopher films, including “Oppenheimer,” was also surprised by the offer.

Murphy revealed that the director contacted him every few years to talk about new projects, but he had no idea he would be considered for the lead role in “Oppenheimer.”

This revelation thrilled Cilian and filled him with gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with the director again.

On the other hand, Downey also mentioned the commitment and dedication of Cillian Murphy, who had a significant weight loss for his role in “Oppenheimer.”