Matt Damonis questioningCillian Murphy’s priorities inOppenheimer.Inthe newest trailerforChristopher Nolan’s upcoming star-studded biographical drama, Damon, 52, plays Leslie Groves, a real-life Army engineer officer who is shown advising J. Robert Oppenheimer (Murphy, 46) to think about the potential trade-off of his effort to successfully test-detonate an atomic bomb he creates duringWorld War II.“Are you saying there’s a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world?” Groves asks Oppenheimer at one point.“Chances are near zero,” the latter says, which leads Groves to respond, “Nearzero?““What do you want from theory alone?” the theoretical physicist asks.“Zerowould be nice,” Groves says.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Cillian Murphy and Matt Damon inOppenheimer(2023).But Oppenheimer seems to believe a small risk is worth it. “We’re in a race against the Nazis … and I know what it means if the Nazis have a bomb,” he says at the beginning of the trailer.The rest of the three-minute preview gives viewers a peek at several other cast members starring alongside Murphy and Damon, includingFlorence Pugh,Emily Blunt,Robert Downey Jr.,Kenneth Branagh,David KrumholtzandJosh Peck.Oppenheimer, which will premiere on July 21, is based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography titledAmerican Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer famously led the Manhattan Project, the effort to create an atomic bomb during World War II.Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).Florence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/YoutubeFlorence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/YoutubeRELATED GALLERY:PEOPLE’s Summer Movie Preview 2023, fromIndiana JonestoBarbieDamon gave an interview toVarietyin March on thered carpetfor his recent Nike dramaAir, in which he revealed thatOppenheimerhas a nearly three-hour runtime.He also rained praise upon costar Murphy — who had smaller roles in Nolan’sBatmanfilms, plusInceptionandDunkirk, and has expressedinterested in playing a leadfor the acclaimed director, 52.“Cillian iseverything you would want him to be. He is phenomenal. He’s phenomenal,” Damon raved.And despite the movie’s longer runtime, theOscarwinner added, “It goes so fast, it’s great.“Oppenheimeris in theaters July 21.
Matt Damonis questioningCillian Murphy’s priorities inOppenheimer.
Inthe newest trailerforChristopher Nolan’s upcoming star-studded biographical drama, Damon, 52, plays Leslie Groves, a real-life Army engineer officer who is shown advising J. Robert Oppenheimer (Murphy, 46) to think about the potential trade-off of his effort to successfully test-detonate an atomic bomb he creates duringWorld War II.
“Are you saying there’s a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world?” Groves asks Oppenheimer at one point.
“Chances are near zero,” the latter says, which leads Groves to respond, “Nearzero?”
“What do you want from theory alone?” the theoretical physicist asks.
“Zerowould be nice,” Groves says.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Cillian Murphy and Matt Damon inOppenheimer(2023).
But Oppenheimer seems to believe a small risk is worth it. “We’re in a race against the Nazis … and I know what it means if the Nazis have a bomb,” he says at the beginning of the trailer.
The rest of the three-minute preview gives viewers a peek at several other cast members starring alongside Murphy and Damon, includingFlorence Pugh,Emily Blunt,Robert Downey Jr.,Kenneth Branagh,David KrumholtzandJosh Peck.
Oppenheimer, which will premiere on July 21, is based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography titledAmerican Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer famously led the Manhattan Project, the effort to create an atomic bomb during World War II.
Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).Florence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/YoutubeFlorence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/Youtube
Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).Florence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).
Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).
Florence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).
Emily Blunt inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/YoutubeFlorence Pugh inOppenheimer(2023).PHOTO: Universal Pictures/Youtube
RELATED GALLERY:PEOPLE’s Summer Movie Preview 2023, fromIndiana JonestoBarbie
Damon gave an interview toVarietyin March on thered carpetfor his recent Nike dramaAir, in which he revealed thatOppenheimerhas a nearly three-hour runtime.
He also rained praise upon costar Murphy — who had smaller roles in Nolan’sBatmanfilms, plusInceptionandDunkirk, and has expressedinterested in playing a leadfor the acclaimed director, 52.
“Cillian iseverything you would want him to be. He is phenomenal. He’s phenomenal,” Damon raved.
And despite the movie’s longer runtime, theOscarwinner added, “It goes so fast, it’s great.”
Oppenheimeris in theaters July 21.
source: people.com
