Did you know Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy auditioned for Christian Bale starrer Batman?

Cillian Murphy was recently seen in film Oppenheimer wherein he portrayed role of physicist Robert Oppenheimer. While actor opened up about embodying character of nuclear physicist, he also recalled time he worked in Batman franchise. actor also opened up about auditioning for le role in Batman trilogy.

3 things you need to kw

• Batman trilogy was directed by Christopher lan.
• Cillian Murphy played role of Scarecrow in film.
• Christian Bale played le role of Batman in film.

Cillian Murphy on losing out le role in Batman trilogy

Cillian Murphy h auditioned for le role of Batman but he lost out role to Christian Bale. Eventually, he was cast to play character of Dr. Jonathan Crane or Scarecrow in Batman trilogy. In an interview with GQ, Peaky Blinders actor opened up about same and said that whatever happened was for best.

(Cillian talks about losing out role of Batman to Christian Bale. | Im: IMDb)

He said, "Yes, I think it was for best because we got Christian Bale's performance, which is a stunning interpretation of that role. I never considered myself as right physical specimen for Batman." He furr ded that Christian Bale was right person to play role of Batman. 

Cillian Murphy talks about Peaky Blinders film

In same interview with GQ, Cillian Murphy was asked about any update on Peaky Blinders film. He said that he has update on film due to ongoing writers and actors strike in Hollywood. He furr ded, "I'm waiting to hear, but it's a tricky time with all se strikes and everything going on. I’ve always said that if re's more story to tell, I'd be re."