Oppenheimer Interview: Matt Damon and Emily Blunt on Christopher Nolan's Convenient Casting

Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Oppenheimer, tells the story of physicist and head of the Manhattan Project’s secret weapons lab, J. Robert Oppenheimer, portrayed by longtime Nolan collaborator Cillian Murphy. To tell this harrowing recount, Nolan employed the talent of an impressive lineup of stars, including Oscar-winner Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, who sat down with Collider’s Steve Weintraub to talk about their experience on set and the opportunity to “be a part of a film that is lasting.”
In the movie, Damon, who previously worked with the director on 2014’s Interstellar, plays the role of General Leslie Groves Jr., the director of the Manhattan Project and the man who appointed Oppenheimer to oversee the creation of the world’s first atomic bomb. Blunt plays Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer, a fellow scientist and Robert's wife, who provided the physicist with what advice she could and a safe haven from the weight of his assignment. As were their real-life counterparts, Damon tells Weintraub their job, according to Nolan, was to provide the necessary support Murphy needed, considering this unique script “hinges on that performance.” They go on to discuss the impact of the movie, admitting, “It’s hard to stop talking about.” Joining them on the roster are Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Gary Oldman, and David Dastmalchian.
During their conversation, which you can watch or read below, Damon and Blunt describe what it’s like to work with IMAX cameras and how cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema plays a part in making the process effortless. They also reveal Nolan’s “convenient casting” method, what it was like to read the script for the first time in the filmmaker’s living room, and why audiences should try to catch one of the limited IMAX 70mm screenings.
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[@zairehaylock4974]

I'm seeing Oppenheimer in IMAX because I haven't seen any Christopher Nolan movies in IMAX for a long time. It will be my first time.

[@fabienzaca]

Nice 👍

[@user-fd1yc3dd6n]

Its funny but if one were to drop the "BL" from Emily´s name and add a C.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@user-fd1yc3dd6n Oh wow, how original

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

So what is it? Haven't you see ANY of his films in IMAX or for a long time?🤔

[@zairehaylock4974]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Yeah, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Marvel's Immortals, and The Creator, and finally Oppenheimer.

[@Inferno-Dante]

It’s so interesting that Emily said that she felt the weight on the breast bone while watching Oppenheimer, that is exactly how it felt for me watching it!

[@saxmanphd]

They should show Oppenheimer at the Sphere

[@gurugulab1414]

I'd say Good Will Hunting for Matt Damon and Edge of Tomorrow or Sicario for Emily. If you haven't seen their movies these should be watched first.

[@galvinpro]

Matt Damon was also very good in The Last Duel

[@dariuschisholm7317]

Devil wears Prada emily

[@chasehedges6775]

This movie will be awesome and Emily Blunt and Matt Damon are legends

[@zairehaylock4974]

Say, didn't Matt Damon and Emily Blunt starred together since The Adjustment Bureau?

[@humanbeing8038]

how long is it Matt?

[@marciosilva5697]

It’s 3 hours long. 😂😂😂

[@galvinpro]

3h 10m

[@humanbeing8038]

@@marciosilva5697 but how long is it?

[@knurdyob]

it could be just 3 hours long, but if you keep the camera rolling...

[@user-fd1yc3dd6n]

10 INCHES

[@helenaaraujo6324]

Em❤

[@ChocoLater1]

Sequel to Adjustment Bureau 😂😂😂

[@galvinpro]

Imagine if Adam Driver was in their apartment as well lol. If only

[@sheilasmyth5874]

NITE:The biggest Story of all time/the History of the world is Jesus Christ
Drop the mic

[@e.daniels5971]

What if Pee Wee Herman had been on the elevator?

[@brendankelly1384]

lovelove forevers sweeties @w