Movies July 19, 2023
‘Oppenheimer’: Christopher Nolan on Why Cillian Murphy Was the Only Choice (Exclusive)
Director Christopher Nolan sits down with “Extra’s” Tommy DiDario to talk “Oppenheimer,” which tells the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Christopher speaks about writing the movie with Cillian Murphy in mind and raves over his “remarkable” performance. He also talks about filming in actual historical locations and the movie’s big Trinity test explosion moment. “Oppenheimer” is in theaters July 21. (This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.)
