A world of rivalries, competition, and contestation is how most of us would describe Hollywood. But that never implies the absence of meaningful friendships. One of showbiz’s most prolific and unwavering friendships is between Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan. The actor-filmmaker duo has been friends since 2005.
Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan share a bond that is seldom seen in showbiz. With each full of praise for the other, the two have collaborated on a number of projects. No matter the role, Murphy has always readily agreed to star in any of Nolan’s mind-bending creations.
Christopher Nolan Was OverWhelmed By Cillian Murphy
Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy go back to before the Dark Knight trilogy began. Murphy who originally auditioned for the role of Batman, bagged the role of the DC supervillain The Scarecrow, all because of his eyes. Nolan recalls in an interview with Murphy for Entertainment Weekly,
“I saw a picture of you with your shaved head and your crazy eyes — no offense. I remember being struck by your presence, literally from that one photograph, and then started to look into who you were, and what you’d done, and got very excited about the idea of meeting you, and having you screen test for Batman.”
And from there started the iconic friendship, which is still at large. Murphy, a huge fan of Nolan’s work, readily agreed to the role of Scarecrow. Even when offered to reprise the role for The Dark Knight Rises for just one scene, he boarded on without question. Recollecting on the casting call, Murphys says to Nolan,
“I remember when you called, you said, ‘You want to read the script?’ and I said, ‘You know what, I don’t actually want to read the script. Just tell me what I’m doing, just tell me what my motivation is, and then I want to see the movie.'”
Hence, was born the iconic scene of the anarchic Jonathan Crane in the Kangaroo Court in The Dark Knight Rises.
Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan and The Trust Between The Two
Trust is the most vital component in any relationship. When it comes to Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan, the duo have an unrelenting level of trust. From collaborating on numerous projects, both have come a long way, with Murphy landing his first lead role in a Nolan project titled Oppenheimer. While asked if they have gotten fed up with each other, Nolan remarks,
“Not at all. If I could cast Cillian in every film I ever do, and just lean on him for the rest of my career, I’d be a happy man.”
Murphy readily agrees as they share a laugh.
Oppenheimer is set to hit the big screen on July 21st, 2023.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
