Emily Blunt Talks Sneaking Into ‘Oppenheimer’ Screening With Husband John Krasinski and Seeing ‘Barbie’ Four Times
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor One of Hollywood’s beloved couples comprises “Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, known for his breakthrough role on the hit NBC comedy series “The Office.” Interestingly, fans of the classic mockumentary often want to see Krasinski alongside his former on-screen partner (Jenna Fischer’s Pam Beesly) rather than Blunt on the red carpet. “Whenever I walk beside him, people still shout out, ‘I wish you were with Pam,’” Blunt shared during an episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast. “They ask, ‘Where’s Pam?’ and I’m like, ‘She’s not here.’ We adore Jenna; she’s one of our closest friends.” In this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we delve into Blunt’s role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” her perspective on the summer craze around “Barbenheimer,” and the status of a potential sequel for “Edge of Tomorrow.” Also, “Flora and Son” star Eve Hewson on her songwriting process and teaming with director John Carney.
Additionally, the Roundtable delves into recent events, including Robert DeNiro’s altered speech at the Gotham Awards and early predictions for precursor awards.
Listen below: Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories. “Oppenheimer” delves into the story of Robert J.
Oppenheimer, the mastermind behind the atomic bomb, a weapon that forever altered the world. The film features Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh and Matt Damon, in addition to Blunt.
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