Christopher Nolan Unveils Nail-Biting ‘Oppenheimer’ Footage to Huge Applause at CinemaCon

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christopher Nolan revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he cast real scientists as extras in “Oppenheimer,” a historical drama about theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb. The cast is full of stars such as Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon and Florence Pugh, but Nolan made sure to bring in actual scientists for certain scenes to maintain the film’s authenticity. “We were in the real Los Alamos and we had a lot of real scientists as extras,” Nolan said. “We needed the crowd of extras to give reactions, and improvise, and we were getting sort of impromptu, very educated speeches. It was really fun to listen to.”

We’ve just finished the first exclusive shoot and sit-down chat with Anne Nolan ahead of her latest book launch, and she’s left us feeling uplifted and inspired. Despite going through some dark times during her 72 years, she remains positive and has a strength about her that’s rare.Titled New Beginnings, her autobiography follows on from Anne’s Song – released in 2009 – and is packed with explosive and emotive stories. She says, “I just wanted to write my life story, really.

Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan reunited again for Oppenheimer and the duo is recalling their previous collaboration in Batman Begins.

Christopher Nolan has reflected on his decision not to cast Cillian Murphy as Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy.The director and actor — who have collaborated once again for the upcoming biopic Oppenheimer — recently discussed their long-time film partnership with Entertainment Weekly.Coming onto the subject of Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, Murphy admitted that he knew he wasn’t right for the part of Bruce Wayne/Batman, a role that ultimately went to Christian Bale.“It was clear to me from the beginning that I wasn’t Batman material,” said Murphy of screen testing for the role. “It felt to me that it was correct and right that it should be Christian Bale for that part.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan’s working relationship started nearly 20 years ago when Murphy sought the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in Nolan’s “Batman Begins.” In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, both men admitted to knowing that Murphy was not going to be the new Batman as early as their first conversation together about the role. But that didn’t stop Nolan from wanting to screen test Murphy anyway. “When we had our first conversation I think both of us knew that you weren’t going to wind up playing Batman,” Nolan said. “But I really wanted to get on set with you, I wanted to get you on film. We did those screen tests very elaborately, on 35mm, with a little set. There was just an electric atmosphere in the crew when you started to perform.”

It’s hard to imagine that we are nearly 20 years removed from the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins,” and what would become the start of one of the most famous film trilogies of all time. And other than Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne, there are few characters who actually made it through all three films.

Coleen Nolan admits she felt 'uncomfortable' by the coronation after her sister Linda spent 20 hours waiting in A&E at the weekend before being seen.

Christopher Nolan‘s epic thriller Oppenheimer has a full-length trailer that just debuted online!

“Oppenheimer,” the highly anticipated new film from Christopher Nolan that finds the “Inception” and “Dark Knight” filmmaker blending his penchant for large-scale thrillers with one of the most significant events in world history (much like his 2017 WWII thriller “Dunkirk”).Based on the book “American Prometheus” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, “Oppenheimer” is told through the eyes of J.

Oppenheimer starring Cillian Murphy – check it out above.Directed by Christopher Nolan, the historical biopic stars Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is considered the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project.This latest trailer showcases the ensemble cast, including Emily Blunt as wife Katherine ‘Kitty’ Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock and Robert Downey Jr.

Katie Reul editor A brand new trailer for “Oppenheimer,” the upcoming film from director Christopher Nolan, was released Monday by Universal Pictures in anticipation of the feature’s July debut. Set to a dramatic score from Ludwig Göransson, the newly-dropped teaser offers closer looks at the key players of the Manhattan Project, as portrayed by a star-studded cast including Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Leslie Groves Jr. and Tom Conti, who appears briefly as a somber looking Albert Einstein. “Oppenheimer” centers around the legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Murphy), who is credited as the inventor of the atomic bomb. Based on the biographical novel “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” the film follows the physicist as he works alongside a team of government scientists to develop nuclear weapons in the early 1940s.

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Dunkirk“) is making his return to period dramas with his WWII era biopic, “Oppenheimer,” which focuses on the development of the atomic bomb by the U.S. military headed up by J.

The Nolans have confirmed that Linda has not passed away – despite reports on social media. Earlier this year, Linda shared the heartbreaking news that her cancer had spread to her brain and will undergo radiotherapy as a result. The songstress, 64, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in almost 20 years ago, but insists that she's "living with" the illness, rather than dying from it.

Georgia Toffolo, Andy Whyment, Myleene Klass, and Jordan Banjo have battled to stay on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa during a tense head-to-head trial.The camp’s pride leaders Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney were tasked with picking two members from each of their prides to go head-to-head in a “straight race” for survival on Friday’s episode. Former Made In Chelsea star Toffolo and actor Whyment were chosen for Swash’s green team, who have lost every challenge to date, while former Hear’Say singer Klass and radio DJ Banjo were picked for Gaffney’s yellow team.The four celebrities were trapped in four separate mine shafts and covered in sticky molasses where they had to dig for golden nuggets before placing on a pair of scales.

Linda is still alive, after a false rumour circulated that the brain tumour-suffering star had died. It has been just weeks since Linda confirmed that the terminal cancer had spread to her brain, and revealed that she has purchased a wheelchair in readiness for the difficult times to come. The Nolans attached a message featuring the death hoax to their post, explaining: "Just over 20 minutes since this was tweeted and the sheer volume of calls we've received because of this.

Linda Nolan has been forced to issue a statement confirming she is alive after a hoax tweet spread on social media. Musician Linda, 64, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, before getting a diagnosis of incurable secondary breast cancer in 2017, which had spread to her hip. The cancer has continued to spread, with The Nolans singer revealing in March that her cancer had spread to her brain and she was now ‘preparing for the inevitable.

Blackpool star is battling cancer and revealed in March that the disease has spread to her brain. The much-loved 64-year-old showbiz personality was part of the singing group The Nolans and Mid-Sussex radio presenter mistakenly paid tribute to the "late" singer on Thursday, forcing her devastated family to deny her death. The tweet, from Tony Airey, read: "So sad to read that @LindaNolan_ has died I have so many memories seeing the Nolans at concerts I still have a signed photo from 83 Crawley Sports Centre West Sussex loved playing their music on my mobile disco & hospital radio crawley sending condolences to family R.

Cillian Murphy has said he was “desperate” to play a lead role for director Christopher Nolan.The actor, who plays the lead in Nolan’s upcoming historical biopic Oppenheimer, has previously played supporting roles in five of the director’s films; Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Dunkirk and Inception.Speaking to Associated Press, Murphy said: “I have always said publicly and privately to Chris, that if I’m available and you want me to be in a movie, I’m there. I don’t really care about the size of the part.“But deep down, secretly, I was desperate to play a lead for him.”He added: “We have this long-standing understanding and trust and shorthand and respect.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy’s working relationship spans nearly 20 years and counting as the filmmaker has directed the “Peaky Blinders” favorite in six movies: Three Batman films, “Inception,” “Dunkirk” and “Oppenheimer.” Notably, however, the upcoming atomic bomb drama marks Murphy’s first time headlining a Nolan picture in the lead role. Murphy stars as theoretical physicist and “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, the actor admitted he “was desperate” to lead a Nolan movie. “I have always said publicly and privately, to Chris, that if I’m available and you want me to be in a movie, I’m there. I don’t really care about the size of the part,” Murphy said. “But deep down, secretly, I was desperate to play a lead for him.”

Linda Nolan's family have confirmed today that the singer has not passed away following rumours circulating online.