The official trailer for Christopher Nolan’s biopic, Oppenheimer, released by Universal Pictures on Monday, features Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, a physicist obsessed with creating the atom bomb before the Nazis during World War II. The three-minute-six-second-long trailer shows Murphy working in unison with Matt Damon’s General Leslie Groves Jr. as they attempt to devise the bomb, with glimpses of physicist Albert Einstein when Oppenheimer visits him. Emily Blunt plays Oppenheimer’s wife, who discusses his moral dilemma with him, while Robert Downey Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, one of the founding commissioners of the US Atomic Energy Commission, grilling Oppenheimer.
Shot on IMAX cameras, the trailer promises to present spectacular images and soul-stirring performances from the ensemble cast. Oppenheimer also stars Florence Pugh as psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie as theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano as Robert Serber, and Josh Hartnett playing pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence. Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh also appear in supporting roles.
Based on the 2005 book American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, Nolan wrote the screenplay for Oppenheimer, which is produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan. The film is set to hit cinemas on July 21.
The trailer showcases the intense performances of Murphy and Damon as they work to create the atom bomb. Blunt’s portrayal of Oppenheimer’s wife adds a human element to the story, as she discusses the moral implications of creating such a devastating weapon. The trailer also highlights the remorse that Oppenheimer feels after his bomb is used to annihilate Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan. The inclusion of Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss promises to add an extra layer of tension to the story as he grills Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer’s impressive ensemble cast promises to bring the story to life, with each actor portraying a real-life figure from history. The use of IMAX cameras ensures that the film will feature stunning visuals, while Nolan’s direction and screenplay promise to deliver a compelling and thought-provoking story. Overall, the trailer for Oppenheimer offers a glimpse into what promises to be a riveting and emotional film.
