“Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan says he’s taking a step back from filmmaking whilst the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue.
Appearing at the London premiere of the new film, the cast famously exited the screening as the SAG-AFTRA strike was called. Talking about the strike with BBC News, he confirmed he wouldn’t attempt another film until the industrial action is resolved:
“No, absolutely. It’s very important that everybody understands it is a very key moment in the relationship between working people and Hollywood. This is not about me, this is not about the stars of my film. This is not about me. This is not about the stars of my film.”
The comments come as Robert Downey Jr., who has a supporting role in the film, has shared the highest of praise for it at said premiere. He tells Indiewire: “Just going to flat out say it: This is the best film I’ve ever been in, and I cannot wait for you all to experience it.”
Downey stars in the film Lewis Strauss, the former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission who worked with J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) and serves as something of an antagonist.
Downey has been relatively candid about his past work of late, including his stint in the MCU and flops like “Dolittle,” thanks to a recent The New York Times profile.
“Oppenheimer” opens in cinemas everywhere next Friday.
