Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” will hit the theaters soon. However, the director also cast his elder daughter in a brief role in the film. In an interview with Telegraph, Nolan revealed why he chose to cast his daughter, Flora Nolan, in a role where she dies due to a bomb explosion. He stated, “Honestly, I prefer not to overanalyze my own intentions. However, the main idea is that when you create something immensely destructive, it also ends up harming those who are close to you. I guess this was my way of conveying that message.” Flora excitedly accepted the opportunity, as Nolan explained, “We needed someone to do that small part of a somewhat experimental and spontaneous sequence, so it was wonderful to just have her sort of roll with it.”
The scene in which Flora appears is a manifestation of Oppenheimer’s own nightmare, where he witnesses his child suffering from a horrific experiment. The film also features Cillian Murphy as the lead actor, who reportedly felt the pressure during production to such an extent that he once skipped the regular dinner.
Co-star and British actor Emily Blunt expressed, “We were all staying in the same hotel in the middle of the New Mexican desert…the immense magnitude of what he had to face and bear is truly monumental.”
Apart from Murphy, “Oppenheimer” includes notable actors such as Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Robert Downey Jr. in pivotal roles. The film will release in cinemas on July 21, alongside the film “Barbie.”