Cillian Murphy Fine With Prospect Of ‘Oppenheimer’ As His Career-Capping Achievement – Oscars Backstage
deadline.comIf Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer marks the high point in the career of Cillian Murphy, and is the film for which he’s always remembered, so be it, the actor said, in an appearance backstage at tonight’s Oscars. “[I’d be] very content,” said the actor, recognized with Best Actor for his turn as “father of the atomic bomb,” J.
Robert Oppenheimer. “I mean, you know, you’ve got to move forward, but this has been a huge, huge moment for me. The movie is so special to me, and myself and Chris have such a special relationship that I just feel very privileged to get to work with him.” Continued Murphy: “I’m very proud that this is a film that is provocative and that asks questions and is challenging, but yet so many people want to see it.
I’m really, really proud of that.” Murphy shared earlier in his chat with press that his win had left him “very overwhelmed, very humbled” and “in a little bit of a daze.” He added that he’s “very very grateful and very proud to be Irish, standing here today.” Leading in nominations tonight at a tally of 13, Oppenheimer won seven, the other categories in which it was recognized being Best Picture, Directing, Original Score, Cinematography, Editing, and Supporting Actor.
Considered neck in neck with Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) as a favorite to win tonight, the actor also bested talent including Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Colman Domingo (Rustin), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction).
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