Robert Downey Jr., who rose to fame as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a reputation for giving standout performances on the big screen. After bidding farewell to the MCU as the beloved ‘Tony Stark’, the 58-year-old actor talked about his decision and motivation to get cast in the upcoming biopic film, Oppenheimer.
In the film, which stars Cillian Murphy as the lead character, Downey Jr. will be seen in a pivotal role. The actor, who plays Lewis Strauss, explains why it was so special to work on Christopher Nolan’s upcoming biographical thriller film. He also added that he viewed this as a chance to push himself both professionally and personally.
Fans have been buzzing with excitement ever since it was revealed that the actor will play a significant part in the upcoming film.
For the unversed, the upcoming biographical thriller film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 21, 2023, was written and directed by Christopher Nolan, a five-time Academy Award nominee.
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Why Oppenheimer Was So Special for Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr., who stars in Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic Oppenheimer, recently explains why it was so special to film the movie.
After producing The Dark Knight trilogy, which features arguably the most iconic cinematic portrayal of Batman, Nolan moves on to a complicated historical figure. He is now prepared to recount the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man who invented the created the first nuclear weapons.
Given that Nolan is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to using IMAX technology, the cast of Oppenheimer, including Downey, had a very real IMAX experience.
Prior to the Oppenheimer release, the Sherlock Holmes actor was quoted as saying that being in the movie was notably special because of Nolan’s approach to shooting. He also admitted that the decision to leave his family for months in order to focus on the film was not an easy one.
“I had been cooling my heels for about a year before the pandemic, just reacquainting myself with my family and other interests because I had been working super consistently. But this was Christopher Nolan, doing something that was important to him. The cast was this large gathering of folks who have their choice of projects. And just as soon as we were under way, world events lined up in a way that turned this movie into an important metaphor that could speak to any number of things. So, it was kind of a no- brainer.”
Oppenheimer Cast Praises Christopher Nolan
Robert Downey Jr. is not the only star who has had positive things to say about Christopher Nolan. His co-star, Florence Pugh, spoke to BBC Radio 1 about the incredible ambiance on the film’s set.
“Working with Christopher Nolan was quite possibly one of the most thrilling experiences in a different way. Partly because he works with professionals. He is a professional. But his dedication to the craft of filmmaking and old filmmaking is just magical to watch. To just watch every single crew member on that set work so hard for him, to get his approval. And not like in a weird way, but like everybody knows who they’re working for and everybody’s proud of being there.”
Another member of the Oppenheimer cast, Alden Ehrenreich, gushed to THR that his time working with Nolan and his team was “just terrific” and that “It is a different quality.”
Then there is Cillian Murphy, who plays J. Robert Oppenheimer also praised Nolan’s script for the three-hour biopic and referred to it as “the best script I ever read” in an interview with Rolling Stone UK.
Well, along with the aforementioned Downey Jr., Murphy, the impressive cast also includes Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, and Rami Malek in Nolan’s eagerly anticipated film.
Note that Oppenheimer will be made available in theaters on July 21. So, mark the date!
Source: Oppenheimer Production notes
