Cillian Murphy reveals his favourite scene from Oppenheimer, says it was shot in an 'awful' space

Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy recently shared insights into his experience filming project with filmmaker Christopher lan. During an interview with IndieWire, Peaky Blinders actor opened up about his favourite scene from film. t just that, but he also reflected on challenges he faced during its shooting.

What is Cillian Murphy's favourite scene from Oppenheimer?

Portraying physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, Murphy takes on pivotal role in lan's period film, marking a significant milestone in his career after success of Peaky Blinders. narrative delves into Oppenheimer's life as far of atomic bomb, navigating scientific discoveries amid backdrop of World War era complexities.

In a candid conversation with IndieWire, Murphy disclosed that his preferred scene in Oppenheimer transpires within a small interrogation room. Despite its seemingly unassuming setting, this became a focal point of appreciation for actor due to its challenges and camarerie built during filming.

What were challenges in interrogation scene?

Describing difficulties encountered while shooting this particular courtroom scene in a confined , Murphy highlighted logistical hurdles of maneuvering within limited area with large IMAX cameras. Despite cramped conditions, actor reminisced fondly about bond forged among crew amid versity.

"We’d been through it all toger. It was this insanely ambitious schedule — we shot it in 57 days, and we’re flying all over country. In end, we ended up in this tiny, awful, shitty little bureaucratic , with crew shoved at end of room with a huge IMAX camera and everyone squished in. It did get pretty fruity in re a couple of times," Murphy said.

Expressing a sense of stalgia, Murphy likened experience to his ater days, where collaborative efforts within a confined were reminiscent of ensemble spirit. He attributed scene's significance t only to its execution but also to memories created during its filming.

Will Oppenheimer win an Oscar?

Based on a biographical book, Oppenheimer intricately navigates challenges faced by scientist during his career and eventual downfall, positioning itself as a formidable contender across multiple Oscar categories. film is anticipated to t only make its mark in various segments but also potentially earn Murphy recognition in Best Actor category.