As Oppenheimer‘s dominance at the box office continues, becoming the highest-grossing WWII movie of all time, Robert Downey Jr. has nothing but nice things to say about his experience in the Nolan-led film. It’s hard to pinpoint one factor that elevates the movie to greatness, as the movie is almost perfect, and apart from Cillian Murphy, the Iron Man Star too doesn’t fail to leave his mark.
Considering it’s his first major project since parting ways with MCU, all eyes were stuck on the Marvel Star, and he didn’t disappoint. But despite being one of the biggest names in showbiz, the opportunity to work with Nolan made even RDJ go numb.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Numb After Receiving Christopher Nolan’s Offer
For a long while, both Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan worked in opposite forces, with the Due Date star kickstarting the MCU, and Nolan crafting the greatest Superhero trilogy with DC. However, the fierce competition between Marvel and DC didn’t hinder the Iron Man actor’s admiration for Nolan, as he was elated after receiving the opportunity to work alongside the auteur.
On initially receiving the offer from Christopher Nolan to star in the director’s most important work to date, even an actor like the stature of Robert Downey Jr. went numb, which makes sense. Considering Christopher Nolan is one of the few directors who can sell a movie with his name alone, working with The Dark Knight director is an honor that the Iron Man Star wasn’t going to miss. Downey said,
“Can you imagine if Chris Nolan called you and said he wants you to be in his movie? You kind of go numb and then you’re just nodding your head.”
Continuing his adulation for the period drama, the Tropic Thunder star even went as far as to declare it as the best work he has ever been in.
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Robert Downey Jr. Declared Oppenheimer His Best Movie
Playing the role of Lewis Strauss, who hated Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer for several reasons, including their vastly different political views, Robert Downey Jr. brought his A-game into the film. And for those who aren’t History buffs, his character also fills the criteria for a good twist villain and the third act witnesses the actor going full throttle, as he reveals his original motives.
Following his dedication to the craft alongside the commitment from everyone else, Oppenheimer is being deemed as the best movie of 2023 so far, despite facing fierce competition. And RDJ even went a step far, declaring it as the best film he has ever been in.
“Just going to flat out say it: This is the best film I’ve ever been in,” he said. “I cannot wait for you all to experience it.”
Whether Oppenheimer is the best movie RDJ has ever starred in remains up for debate, following the work and passion that went into this movie, it’s definitely up there as one of Nolan’s finest.
Oppenheimer is currently running in theatres.
Source: On Demand Entertainment
