Cillian Murphy on Reuniting with Christopher Nolan for Director's New Film: 'I'll Always Turn Up'

Cillian Murphy (L); Christopher Nolan.Photo: Getty (2)Cillian Murphywould have a hard time saying no to aChristopher Nolanproject.The actor — who will soon appear in Nolan’sOppenheimer, as atomic bomb physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer — recently spoke withVarietyabout teaming up with the director once more, after the two previously worked together onInception,Dunkirkand Nolan’sBatmanfilms.“I’ll always turn up for Chris, whatever the size of the part,” said Murphy, 45. “Chris will call me up and I’m there.

Cillian Murphy Says 'Oppenheimer' Sex Scenes with Florence Pugh Were 'Awkward' but 'Vital' for Plot

Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy inOppenheimer(2023).Photo:Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures WARNING: Spoilers forOppenheimerbelow. Cillian Murphyhad no issues filming the sex scenes inOppenheimer, though he admits it wasn’t the most comfortable experience. The Irish actor, 47, spoke withGQabout portraying Manhattan Project physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in the newly released explosive biopic fromChristopher Nolan. In the interview, he was asked about whether he felt his sex scenes withFlorence Pughwere needed to tell the story.

Cillian Murphy Says He's '100%' Going to See 'Barbie' in the Theater, amid 'Oppenheimer' Same-Day Opening

Cillian Murphy (L); Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Photo:Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Cillian Murphyisn’t letting a little competition put him off seeing the newBarbiefilm. The 47-year-old actor said he is“100%” going to seeBarbie— which will be battling it out against his filmOppenheimerover opening weekend later this month — and thinks “it’s great” that the movies are being released on the same day. He added, “Yeah, you can spend the whole day in the cinema — what’s better than that?

Cillian Murphy Says He’s Open to Playing a Ken in 'Barbie 2'

Cillian Murphy and Ryan Gosling playing Ken in the new Barbie movie.Photo:Getty, Warner Bros Getty, Warner Bros Cillian Murphyis looking to make “Barbenhemier” a reality! “Would I play a Ken inBarbie 2? Sure,” theOppenheimerstar, 47, recently told Cinéfilos with a laugh. “Let’s read the script and let’s have a conversation.” “I can’t wait to see it,” he added aboutBarbie. “Can’t wait to see the movie. I think it’s great for cinema.

Cillian Murphy's 'Oppenheimer' Diet Was ‘Like, an Almond' a Day, Says Costar Emily Blunt

Cillian Murphy radically transformed himself to play scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer in the new Christopher Nolan film.Photo:UniversalCillian Murphy went through a radical physical transformation that included losing weight to play scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb, in the upcoming Christopher Nolan filmOppenheimer.To drop pounds he had to follow a very restrictive diet, costarEmily Blunt— who plays his onscreen wife Kitty Oppenheimer — toldExtra. “He had such a monumental undertaking.