“I have to feel like I own it completely”: Christopher Nolan on His Next Project after Oppenheimer
After the summer blockbuster Oppenheimer, starring acclaimed actor Cillian Murphy as the father of the Atomic Bomb, many might be wondering what Christopher Nolan will craft next.
Being one of the finest directors in the movie world and lauded for his exceptional vision in crafting science-fiction projects, Christopher Nolan finally shares his next plan. Oppenheimer is undeniably a well-received film that includes a star-studded cast and a powerful biopic. So, the next project that the director works on should match the high standard he set himself.
Christopher Nolan Shares What’s Next After Summer Blockbuster Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan needs no introduction as he’s one of the most creative directors, especially when it comes to creating powerful and impactful science-fiction movies. There might be many who must be anticipating Nolan’s next film and guess what the director has finally opened up about what he wants to do next. While talking to Variety, the director shared his experience making Oppenheimer and his plans. He said:
“Whatever I do, I have to feel like I own it completely. I have to make it original to me: The initial seed of an idea may come from elsewhere, but it has to go through my fingers on a keyboard and come out through my eyes alone.”
Explaining what he’s going to consider for his next project which can be even more exciting than his recent film, considering Nolan’s creative mindset.
Christopher Nolan explained that he is open to exploring various genres in filmmaking and won’t limit himself to just two or three. The director always desires complete ownership over his project which helps him deeply connect with the themes. Nolan wants his creative vision and storytelling to be unique in every film he helms which reflects his perspective, just the way he did with all his successful movies including his recent hit starring Cillian Murphy as the main lead.
However, The Dark Knight creator didn’t reveal what exact genre he’s gonna pick next, but his artistic vision and openness to other themes will indisputably help Christopher Nolan adopt an exciting project that fans and audiences should anticipate.
Christopher Nolan Shares Viewers’ Reactions
Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Marvel star Robert Downey Jr. who played the main antagonist in the film which turned out to be the longest movie he has ever made. While talking about his experiences and important aspects while filming the biopic, the Interstellar creator shared what he felt when he saw the viewers witnessing his work on-screen:
“It was a remarkable experience to be there. Every seat was filled, and the focus on what was happening on-screen was so strong. That level of engagement was something that I’d never really felt before. Real attention was being paid.”
Christopher Nolan went limitless while filming his epic by utilizing an IMAX camera, including sections in IMAX black and white analog photography. The cinematic experience of this biopic felt like never-seen-before and Nolan did succeed in what he yearned for.
Oppenheimer is available for pre-order on Amazon.
