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. That being said, Nolan also told a Stranger Things actor something very weird for Oppenheimer despite the movie starring Robert Downey Jr. and Matt Damon.
Christopher Nolan is widely acclaimed for his outstanding contributions to cinema, earning steadfast support from both casual and dedicated film enthusiasts. His Batman trilogy, The Prestige, and other notable works have solidified his revered status in the industry. Nolan also loves pushing the envelope from time to time.
Christopher Nolan Told Stranger Things Star An Incredibly Odd 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 progressed, 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.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Dominated The Box Office Last Year
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. Apart from Oscar-worthy performances from Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., the film was a hit critically and commercially as well. Fans can thank Christopher Nolan for this excellent cast of actors as well.
According to Box Office Mojo, Oppenheimer had earned almost $952 million in the Box Office so far, breaking many milestones for Christopher Nolan. It also has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes to boot, making it one of the best-reviewed films of last year. For the time being, of course, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Christopher Nolan next as the film is poised to win a ton of awards at The Oscars this year.
