Cillian Murphy Answers Questions About Oppenheimer | GQ

'Oppenheimer' star and Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy answers twelve questions about the Christopher Nolan Oscar-nominated film for his March GQ cover. How did he feel about J. Robert Oppenheimer before and after stepping into his role? What was it like filming in Oppenheimer's actual Los Alamos home? How has his relationship with Christopher Nolan evolved since Batman, Inception and Dunkirk?
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: AJ Young
Editor: Robby Massey
Guest: Cillian Murphy
Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Talent Booker: Dana Mathews
Camera Operator: Osiris Larkin
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Liza Antonova; Brock Spitaels
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
00:00 Cillian Answers Oppenheimer Questions
00:21 1. Bruce Wayne Material
01:10 2. Favorite Wardrobe Piece
01:33 3. Before and After
02:44 4. Almonds Only
03:16 5. Oppenheimer House
04:26 6. Christopher Nolan
06:26 7. Blockbuster Shot Like a Small Film
07:36 8. Most Difficult Scene
09:02 9. Source Material
10:19 10. Practical Effects vs. CGI
11:31 11. Last Day of Filming
12:30 12. Favorite Historical Period
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[@Reyyanbzks]

Why is there no Turkish subtitles?

[@Gangsta0wns456]

I’ve read that Cillian likes his life to be kept private. He looks comfortable doing this interview but I’m sure he’s ready to get the award season over with so he doesn’t have to do so many of these interviews.

[@Nicole-tk8xv]

cause he has to answer the same questions over and over again

[@TheKyd-td7fx]

yeah seems like since it's for a Nolan film, he's a tad more comfortable with it than usual, I dunno

[@Nicole-cf3kj]

I think about that same thing all the time!) He deserves a separate Oscar for this tour!)

[@Sineadhawk]

@@TheKyd-td7fxno he has done 6 movies with Nolan and is usually doesn’t do much interviews. He’s up for an Oscar he has to do this also the movie grossed nearly a billion

[@fredvasquez4201]

Well. If He wants the awards He has to play the game. Suck it up and do it

[@studiojurigatto]

I’m a simple woman: i see Cillian Murphy, i click

[@blanchefan]

I know just what you mean, darlin--- :) Laying aside all his brilliance...

[@roncalabro]

A friend of mine told me a lot of women ate into him

[@margiedaniel894]

Same here. I could watch him speak and gaze at his face the entire day😅

[@mostly_insane2291]

I get it. I’m a straight male and even I could stare into his eyes all day.

[@mermaidmersea7113]

Married and obsessed with Cillian Murphy!

[@failedartist3994]

Hats off to his agent\agents for making absolutely sure that his press tour is actually suited for his personality. No silly interviews with puppies or whatnot...just art and the respect for it. Bravo team!

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I agree. But I won't lie I wouldn't mind an interview of Cillian interacting with puppies even though I doubt he'd ever do one.

[@ujjwalshukla4347]

Yes , with bunch of stupid KZbinrs and all.

[@khantifilms3765]

​@@Missjunebugfreak I think puppies interviews have a place and time. Talking about Oppenheimer might not be the greatest place hahah

[@insoserious]

I think cillian would like the puppies lol

[@Cheremiyn]

Nothing wrong with the Puppies interview pls. 'serious' actors have done it and survived

[@spelakovic]

I love Cillian’s calming aura, he’s so effortlessly cool and chill

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I've always thought he'd make for a great radio host since he has that naturally calm attitude and a lovely voice.

[@mj7087]

he actually does a radio show mini-series every few years. It's like middle of the night on sundays where he plays the weirdest music imaginable@@Missjunebugfreak

[@hankhillsurethra]

He reads sleep stories on the Calm app

[@Elizabeth-so6zp]

He's so elegant. His voice is extremely beautiful. He's well spoken, he's just almost perfect.

[@bdwatson814]

His parents are educators

[@patrycja.ll3]

Incredible

[@BCL_2XXX]

First seen him as a kid in theaters when he played Scarecrow, then as a teen when he is Thomas Shelby, and now as a young adult as he embodies Oppenheimer. Cillian always understood the assignment, and he deserve that Oscar.

[@chellepatino1675]

Those of us growing up with him have loved him for awhile huh

[@fabiandelgado6543]

He played the scarecrow so well!! And then his Thomas character… I legit got sad that they’re ending it off there. He plays his roles so perfectly!

[@itsaashish]

And the Oscar goes to Cillian Murphy.😍😍😍

[@knoflowgaming8725]

It will be between Cillian and Paul Giamatti.

[@adrizzle7179]

@@knoflowgaming8725he’s owed one but I’m sorry bro let’s be fr

[@yellowflash7696]

Nothing beats Cillian’s performance. Oscars this year should be. Oppenheimer- best picture, sound, actor, supporting actor (male at least ), cinematography, director.

[@annettegilbert3715]

​@adrizzle71🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏😊

[@patrycja.ll3]

Yess please 🙏

[@Nicole-tk8xv]

please keep the Cillian Murphy content going

[@MrJose136231]

he doesn’t want to

[@oppenhomies4life]

@@MrJose136231he got a point

[@blackgrlfly]

it'll stop once he wins the oscar

[@oppenhomies4life]

@@blackgrlfly that’s true

[@nihilisticbarbie]

he’s tired 😂😭

[@wintqrblvd]

HE'S TAKING THE OSCAR!!!!!

[@helenheeney2284]

Gosh he definitely should a genius

[@dextermoore278]

I think Cillian will definitely win the Oscar for OPPENHEIMER. ❤

[@helenheeney2284]

Hopefully but the Oscar people are strange but he's soooooo deserving for sure

[@therealvlad505]

The Oscars voters don't like being told what to do

[@aragcn]

he's so pretty it's insane

[@crybaby373]

I know, that jawline, those eyes ❤

[@Trsh-nq8pp]

I could watch interviews like this all day.

[@AnastasiaQQ7]

Same, just wanna know more about him

[@DeadLongEnough]

"I love those high waisted pleated pants" sounded like a secret reference to Breakfast on Pluto...

[@dextermoore278]

Cillian said he used David Bowie as an inspiration. David wore the high waisted, pleated pants. David is a FASHION ICON AND LEGEND.

[@DeadLongEnough]

@@dextermoore278 and so is Kitten Braden.

[@dextermoore278]

@@DeadLongEnough 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 NEVER HEARD OF HER SO SHE OBVIOUSLY ISN'T A LEGEND.

[@marjanp4784]

​@@dextermoore278Have you seen Breakfast on Pluto?

[@jamiieeeeee]

I’m glad he dispelled the almond rumor. I kept seeing people take that seriously lol

[@joelanthonyalvarado6947]

I love Cillian getting all this shine finally

[@QueenBitch-bj9ds]

He's had shine for a decade

[@QueenBitch-bj9ds]

..... in the UK anyway

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Cillian is just so lovely and cool at the same time. It's hard to not be charmed by him.

[@kidbonesonline]

Oppenheimer was one of my favorite films of 2023. I just got the movie on Blu Ray and watched it again. Christopher Nolan along with the cast and crew of this film knocked it out of the park. This movie deserves all the awards it gets.

[@ceelavee]

I'm a wee bit obsessed with Cillian and the film. I bought it and have watched it 8 times. 😬

[@kidbonesonline]

@@ceelavee nice 😎

[@pucker672]

That movie deserves to be urinated on. It was terrible!

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

wtf... people still sells cds?

[@kidbonesonline]

@@r.sakarollsafe1285 I buy music CDs because I like the feeling of physically owning something.

[@elizabethmilligan7173]

This is one of the most intelligent and insightful interviews I’ve ever seen an actor give - he’s just incredible and so generous in offering up all his experience and technique for this project.

[@heyyitsmelina]

I can listen to him for hours. He's so fascinating and well spoken

[@sunnyd4125]

His Irish accent makes his speech lyrical sounding.

[@dmac2609]

Hope he will look into more narration (he has narrated several Roald Dahl books).

[@teniko7219]

he’s so pleasing to listen and comforting . love cillian

[@QueenBitch-bj9ds]

That's why he does a lot of audio books and podcasts as well

[@user-gb8no8in9r]

Such a great actor and film 👏

[@ptproc]

He seems so lovely ❤

[@poisonvenom7044]

I really want to see him again as Thomas Shelby.

[@helenheeney2284]

A superb Actor and beautiful human just outstanding in his performances ❤

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Cillian Murphy has to be the most nonchalant actor in all of Hollywood.

[@therealvlad505]

Up there with Keanu Reeves

[@sunnyd4125]

Also, Morgan Freeman is like that also.

[@dianastevenson131]

Cillian is someone absolutely at peace with himself.

[@InTheBleakMidwinter]

A masterful actor

[@BossIsLucky]

I didn’t watch this movie till 2 weeks ago and I’ve watched it 7 times since please watch it if you haven’t already it’s a masterpiece.

[@joewas2225]

I saw it in IMAX. My 1st Nolan movie in IMAX. Let's just say it feels completely different than on a smaller screen. It's like a completely different experience. I totally get why Nolan says his movies are best in IMAX & I completely agree.

[@annettegilbert3715]

Totally agree..a masterpiece ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DynishaRandle]

Absolutely 💯

[@luissantos7343]

I’m just so happy that his talent is finally being recognized on the level it should. Nolan always knew.

[@user-bx6lr7tw2z]

Now I am become GQ, the destroyer of male models.

[@annettegilbert3715]

😂😅

[@Mr.KaganbYaltrk]

He is a legend 🔥🔥

[@louisberry4403]

Murphy gave one of the best Bio-Pic Performances and deserves The Oscar.

[@emsig70]

I could listen to him talking all day, love his voice!

[@jazzflores6697]

I am lost in those gorgeous ice blue eyes. 🥰

[@cadillacdeville5828]

His eyes are ❤❤❤

[@Jeanette98]

Wow. He’s so beautiful and talented.

[@bluediamond4662]

i lost count of the number of times i watched peaky blinders!! he's mesmerizing in his role!!! but all of the cast were great!!!

[@SuiLagadema]

Cillian Murphy is such an underrated actor. You can see the passion and energy and understanding of his character. He becomes a presence in his scenes, even if he's doing a secondary character. I very much enjoyed how he portrayed Oppenheimer in the movie. I saw all the mannerism that Oppenheimer had in him, and Cillian catches those little details, making the character even more real.

[@chriswright4677]

Underrated? Are you serious?! He’s been in 6 Nolan films, and he’s going to win an Oscar.

[@222.starrrr]

he’s not underrated , he’s just more private unlike more celebrities lol.

[@chriswright4677]

@@222.starrrr I was responding to a previous comment, but it wouldn’t let me address it directly.

[@222.starrrr]

@@chriswright4677 ohh my fault 😭

[@patriciabradnorismakingpudding]

the real oppenhirmer had no empathy or guilt for what he did to Hiroshima

[@raddicolls9679]

Can’t pass up any opportunity to listen to Cillian!!! Really hope he wins that well deserved Academy Award.

[@ia3241]

His eyes 💙💙

[@222.starrrr]

he is one of my fav actors, like he’s so talented!! hope he wins an oscar for oppenheimer, he did a great job in that movie xx

[@federicocarnebale]

He doesn't need an Oscar, the Oscar needs him

[@georgialerangis2123]

Well said! If Cillian does NOT win, NO ONE will EVER watch the Oscars again. Few enough people are watching now!

[@ironbob7346]

"Cillian Murphy, you've just completed one of the best acting performances in living memory, what are you going to do now!?!?" "Sandwich and a pint of Guinness sounds quite nice..."

[@lpd1snipe]

Cillian is absolutely brilliant in everything I have seen. It's like he opens his soul and absorbs the role he's playing, and they become one.

[@anasshahid224]

Cillian Murphy is an amazing actor, so many memorable performances over the years, he stole the show in Oppenheimer, really hope he wins the Oscar. 😊

[@edmundorivera5825]

"I probably had a big sandwich..." this guy is a pillar and an institution.

[@ericaschannel2599]

He’s just amazing

[@MrMisuma]

One of my alltime favorite movies is Disco Pigs. He’s amazing in it, imo.

[@IndieRockerHippy]

Absolutely. Haven't watched it in years - need to watch it again

[@roadrollerdio565]

Shout out to The Wind That Shakes the Barley and Breakfast on Pluto too. He's brilliant in both and more people need to check these out!

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@roadrollerdio565 definitely. All the early Irish movies are some of the best imo. Enjoyed On the Edge as well

[@Dushyant933]

By Order of the Peaky Blinders

[@akankshadash7129]

I agree with Cillian, we should bring back high waisted pleated wide leg trousers for men.

[@TheQuietStorm630]

He's a shoe in for that Oscar. If they don't give it to Giamatti as an upset.

[@fergaoneill5323]

Gillian Murphy is a world class actor

[@marysimpson4283]

I love that Cillian Murphy says he probably had a sandwich after filming

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Cillian to win Oscar#

[@vitaflood6677]

his voice is so soothing

[@kennedyray63]

“that horrible word content” 😂😂 so true cillian

[@evaguo1]

Awesome interview of one of my fave actors, Cillian Murphy! Thanks for getting Cillian to answer the questions! Nolan is awesome too. Love you, Cillian!

[@rage1044]

Thomas shellby liking openheimer suits😌😉

[@blackgrlfly]

He's so ready to be done with these interviews.

[@buniaguru99]

Fantastic interview and that photoshoot, wow! 🤩

[@adam872]

Excellent interview. Great questiond and well thought out answers.

[@ediiii_offf]

WOW i love Cillian ❤

[@lore6803]

A true thespian.

[@4real464]

Great interview I learned a lot Cillian Murphy is great and I’m always thankful to try and pick up on some of his traits

[@mikethemountie4959]

Always fascinating to hear what this gent has to say. He really enjoy acting, and his performances are always fantastic, no matter what the movie.

[@STEM2049]

He’s definitely gonna get that 🏆 at the Oscars for this 🎥

[@Joanna-mg3qx]

Cillian is amazing❤️

[@velvetsky5117]

I feel a great swell of pity for the people who haven't seen this movie in IMAX.

[@mordant221]

This guy is so cool, like a not-buff Henry Cavill

[@EricCoop]

In the Southwest, the deserts do routinely get below freezing at night. The air is dry, so the heat vanishes between sunset and sunrise. 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the desert at night in July and August is usual, though it is well into the 120s by the afternoon.

[@ACD1994]

Been a fan of, Cillian Murphy since ''Red Eye.'' He's as interesting off camera as he is, in the movies. A well deserved Oscar for Oppenheimer too. Masterful performance.

[@fatimacortes-yz5ov]

Love him !!!

[@florenciaquinonez2547]

I loooooove him so.much

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

Great content. Lovely video. Thank you

[@TheGreener121]

No hate but i just realized who he has always been reminding me of. Handsome Squidward.

[@LuisCarlos-fe7bf]

Cillian ❤

[@PelvisPresley420]

I'm Fascinated by Cillian Murphy

[@vintagegal7376]

He is absolutely beautiful

[@janedougherty5109]

Read the book, the government really screwed Opie. He was very soft spoken as is Cillian.

[@breecore7]

So pure❤

[@cookie63079]

He will win the oscar. That's an order, Academy!

[@AA-qb7ni]

I can't wait to see him win his well deserved Oscar!!! One of the best actora around 🙌🏼

[@tylerhackner9731]

Legendary

[@22volavola]

“Stop eating my sesame cake!” -Captain Wanta

[@LukeFTheBoss]

legend

[@DavidOakesMusic]

That's a really interesting idea - having two actors play Bruce Wayne. One for when he is Batman. Implying that Wayne himself is playing a character.

[@lex_crss]

FUTURE OSCAR WINNER CILLIAN MURPHY!!!

[@onlythesea7812]

Quest’uomo mi incanta, resterei a guardarlo per ore…TI AMO ❤

[@SaifAli-xh4oj]

Cillain Murphy is an amazing actor 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@e.m.345]

There were times when I would think I was hearing Robin Williams speaking while watching this film. Such an amazing performance all around.

[@CallOfCutie69]

What a diva unisex outfit 🖤

[@lisaaustin8150]

I got goosebumps thinking about filming at the actual sites!

[@e.mma0]

award season aka new cillian content season

[@AlejandroMontoyaMarin]

He’s a fantastic actor! Great questions! LOVE this video:))

[@volerasphere]

I can’t wait to see his next role.

[@thedevdasdoc]

MY KINGGGGG

[@rjmacready9828]

He better win the oscar....

[@FabioDerBali]

I'll know for sure the Oscars are rigged if Cillian doesn't get his trophy

[@annettegilbert3715]

😢

[@mehediimam5870]

High-waisted pleaded pants!! Bring them back, you read my mind Cillian!

[@flowerarmy100]

He is attractive! ❤

[@-Saijo.Juri.]

Cillian Murphy I am truly your biggest fan You are always the best I love you so much I wish you success always❤️❤❤