One of the most anticipated movies of 2023 is Christopher Nolan’s upcoming docu-drama, Oppenheimer. Set to release on the same day as Barbie, the movie has a tough competition to face. However, fans of Nolan have no fear that the movie will surpass their expectations and they just can’t wait to see the star-studded cast create magic on the big screens.
Cillian Murphy plays the titular role of the physicist in charge of developing the nuclear weapon that was eventually dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Best known for his spectacular role as Thomas Shelby in the drama series Peaky Blinders, Murphy has always had a fairly contrasting image in the real world. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Murphy talks about his upcoming work, along with addressing his own personality in the real world.
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Cillian Murphy believes his new movie will “knock people out“
The multi-talent actor, Cillian Murphy, who is known for his great work in Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, claims he hates watching himself on the screen. It’s always kept his stars wondering how calm and quiet Murphy is in real life while he has often played roles that are in fact at the opposite end of the spectrum.
While chatting with The Guardian, Murphy revealed his thoughts about his upcoming movie.
“I am, yeah, I don’t like watching myself – it’s like, ‘Oh, fucking hell’ – but it’s an extraordinary piece of work. Very provocative and powerful. It feels sometimes like a biopic, sometimes like a thriller, sometimes like a horror. It’s going to knock people out, .What [Nolan] does with film, it fucks you up a little bit.”
Later in the interview, Murphy expressed his opinions and experiences not only on how the movie was made but on the problematic techniques that the Hollywood industry expects from any actors.
Cillian Murphy declares he just does not like being on talk shows
Cillian Murphy has always been very clear about his take on all things art and life and another thing he is clear on is his dislike of being on talk shows. The actor discusses how it feels totally unnecessary having to perform and entertain on a talk show. Read his full quote below
“I do them because you’re contractually obliged to. I just endure them. I’ve always found it difficult. I’ve said this so many, many times.”
He adds,
“I want to just caveat this by saying, I’m so privileged. I’m so happy to be doing what I love. I’m really lucky. But I don’t enjoy the personality side of being an actor. I don’t understand why I should be entertaining and scintillating on a talkshow. I don’t know why all of a sudden that’s expected of me. Why?”
One can not disagree with actors like Cillian Murphy and his take on the above-mentioned issues. When it comes to actors, their acting skills in a particular film should be all that matter. However, an actor is compelled to perform on such stages to market themselves which has nothing to do with their acting skills. Murphy, however, has nothing to fear, whatever he does, his fans will go gaga over all his performances.
Source: The Guardian
