Christopher Nolan in Talks to Direct Film About J. Robert Oppenheimer & A-Bomb in WWII

One of the most successful filmmakers in history, the man behind The Dark Knight trilogy, The PrestigeInterstellar, and a slow hit during quarantine Tenet, Christopher Nolan is already in talks for his next film. The Academy Award nominee is meeting with multiple studios on a film about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb in World War II.

Similar to Dunkirk, the story will focus on a seminal moment in WWII, it will focus on Oppenheimer’s role in developing the bomb, who is often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb.”

Nolan’s last film Tenet received mixed yet mostly positive reviews, and despite suffering at the box office due to releasing in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, they still made money for Warner Bros. “The film still grossed $363 million, the biggest global number since the pandemic erupted outside F9, Godzilla Vs. Kong and Black Widow,” as reported by Deadline.

Cillian Murphy is rumored to be involved. Star of hit BBC show Peaky Blinders, as well as numerous Nolan films, including the entire Batman trilogy, Inception, and Dunkirk, it’s clear that any Nolan project moving forward will have at least one big name. A filmmaker of his talent and stature deserves it. Stay tuned for more details.

Kunga Sagar: I'm an Asian-American (half Indian, half Tibetan) filmmaker and critic from Santa Monica, CA. I'm an actor, writer, and director, and write full-length film reviews daily on Letterboxd. In addition to all things regarding movies, I love television, music, and playing/watching basketball.
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