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In Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, J. Robert Downey Jr. and Florence Buck have heaped praise on co-star Cillian Murphy for his portrayal of Robert Oppenheimer. The Iron Man star praised Murphy’s unwavering commitment to the role, describing it as the biggest sacrifice he’s seen from a leading actor in his career. Florence Pugh, who played Murphy opposite psychologist Jean Talbot, expressed her admiration for his work ethic and hailed working with him as one of the best experiences she’s ever had.
Robert Downey Jr. appreciates Cillian Murphy’s dedication
Robert Downey Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, head of the Atomic Energy Commission, J. Robert Oppenheimer praises Cillian Murphy for his incredible commitment to the role. Despite the enormous challenge, Murphy took on the role with humility and dedication, impressing her co-star with the depth of her performance. Even during intermissions, when the rest of the cast rested, Murphy continued to work diligently to flesh out the character.
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Florence Book’s appreciation of Cillian Murphy’s talent
Florence Pugh, who shares the screen with Cillian Murphy as Jean Talbot, spoke highly of her co-star’s talent and professionalism. He described Murphy as an actor he had admired for a long time and expressed his excitement to finally collaborate with him. Pugh praised Murphy’s meticulous approach to the character, marveling at how he brought the character to life with every possible detail, making the experience of working with him all the more engaging and rewarding.
Oppenheimer’s director, Christopher Nolan, immediately knew that Cillian Murphy was perfect for the role. Physicist J. Murphy’s understated and earnest demeanor made him the perfect choice to portray Robert Oppenheimer. Offered by Nolan while in Ireland, Murphy accepted the role without hesitation, demonstrating his dedication to his craft. As the film explores Oppenheimer’s life, the cast and crew continue to marvel at Murphy’s exceptional performance, cementing his status as one of the greatest actors of our time.
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