The Oscar-winning director also praised his star, saying that Murphy is 'one of the few talents' who could portray the complexities of the father of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer.
villain refrained from sharing too many details about his take on the scientist, he did offer a small hint about his take on Oppenheimer. He explained that when he played a physicist in“I’m never going to have the intellectual capability — not many of us do — but I loved listening,” Murphy said, before switching his focus to the atomic bomb creator. “With that intellect — which I think can actually be a burden — you’re not seeing stuff in the normal plane that we do.
He explained that not only does Murphy project intelligence with his acting but also power in a way that gets people to truly listen to him. Similarly, Nolan shared his respect for Murphy and how he’s always looking to challenge himself in new roles. The director also praised the actor for never letting his fame get to him.
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