The trailer for Christopher Nolan’s epic film Oppenheimer dropped last month, and fans have since then expressed their enthusiasm toward the movie. The star-studded cast, along with the gritty storyline, makes up for the excitement that filled the viewers, especially Get Out director Jordan Peele.
Oppenheimer is based on the life and works of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer who will be portrayed by Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy. He is known for creating weapons of mass destruction, particularly the atomic bomb.
Jordan Peele Is Envious That He Isn’t Part Of Oppenheimer
During an interview with Josh Horowitz for the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Peele revealed his sentiments about the upcoming movie.
“I don’t work for the film, I don’t have a contract or anything. All I can say is, I am so envious I didn’t get to be on set for this production. The talent is incredible. The images, I have seen a couple of images from it that just look so beautiful. It’s going to be a real… It’s what I’m most excited for next year.”
Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema did not want to reveal anything about the movie when asked by the host.
“The thing is, it is really hard for me to talk about this film because we simply haven’t really sort of all together agreed what we can say and what we want to say.”
From the official trailer alone, fans could already feel the tension and grit that enveloped the story. The explosions were real, according to director Christopher Nolan, who also revealed that they recreated the Trinity test or the first detonation of a nuclear weapon.
“It’s one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on in terms of the scale of it, and in terms of encountering the breadth of Oppenheimer’s story. There were big, logistical challenges, big practical challenges. But I had an extraordinary crew, and they really stepped up. It will be a while before we’re finished. But certainly, as I watch the results come in, and as I’m putting the film together, I’m thrilled with what my team has been able to achieve.”
Most films use CGI to safely recreate exploding visual effects, but for Nolan’s nuclear biopic, they took the risk in order to make the explosion appear realistic.
Oppenheimer Boasts A Star-Studded Cast And A Gripping Tale
Oppenheimer is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2023. The ensemble cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, Matt Damon as Leslie Groves Jr., Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer, and Gary Oldman as Harry S. Truman, alongside Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The movie is based on the award-winning Pulitzer Prize novel American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Nolan will serve as the producer together with Charles Roven and Emma Thomas.
Oppenheimer will arrive in theaters on July 21, 2023.
Source: IndieWire
