Christopher Nolan has firmly established himself as one of the greatest directors in Hollywood history. His remarkable filmography has left an indelible mark, resonating across generations of movie lovers worldwide throughout the years. Everyone loves working with him, and that includes Cillian Murphy. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Cillian Murphy wants fans to actually give credit to Christopher Nolan for one skill.
Christopher Nolan is widely praised for his remarkable contributions to cinema, earning unwavering support from both casual viewers and dedicated film enthusiasts. His Batman trilogy, The Prestige, and other notable works have solidified his revered status in the industry. Nolan is known for pushing the envelope and exploring innovative approaches in filmmaking.
Cillian Murphy Feels Fans Should Credit Christopher Nolan For 1 Skill That Sets Him Apart
Cillian Murphy became one of the biggest names in 2023, as his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer, in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, put him near the very top of the list of the best actors in Hollywood.
While speaking to Josh Horowitz, Cillian Murphy talked about his experience working with Christopher Nolan. Cillian Murphy said people don’t give enough credit to Christopher Nolan for his casting skills.
”I think Chris’ skill at casting is something that people don’t quite talk enough about, he’s always been genius at casting his films, kind of in an unexpected way and he doesn’t go the conventional way in casting and I think it’s always worked out for him.”
Cillian Murphy will always respect Christopher Nolan, and that is unlikely to ever change – something that fans approve of.
Christopher Nolan Told Stranger Things Star An Incredibly Bizarre Thing About Oppenheimer
In an interview with Observer, Stranger Things star Michael Modine discussed his experience working with Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer. When Modine asked about the project, Nolan mentioned casting mostly unknown actors, with the exception of Cillian Murphy in the role of Oppenheimer.
”Just to get a sense of Christopher Nolan, when I asked him about participating, he said, “We’re casting a bunch of unknowns. The only person that you know is Cillian [Murphy], who’s playing Oppenheimer.” I knew Cillian and hadn’t worked with him, but we were in the same movie, The Dark Knight Rises. He’s a wonderful actor.”
As the production unfolded, Modine discovered that many of the “unknowns” were seasoned actors and individuals he had known or admired, including Kenneth Branagh, Robert Downey Jr., and Matt Damon. Modine credited the appeal of working with Nolan and his wife, Emma Thomas, as they were not only great filmmakers but also kind and smart individuals that people naturally wanted to collaborate with.
”And then you get closer to going to work and all of the unknowns are people that you’ve known or worked with or people you admire, from Kenneth Branagh to Robert Downey Jr. to Matt Damon. I mean, it was ridiculous. But that’s a testament to Emma [Thomas], Christopher’s wife, and Christopher. They’re such lovely people. They’re so kind and smart and obviously great filmmakers that these are folks people want to work with.”
We will have to wait and see what’s next in store for Christopher Nolan, as he truly ended 2023 on a big note thanks to the immense success of Oppenheimer commercially as well as being part of pop culture in general.
