Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt reveal the intoxicating aftermath of the cast walkout during the premiere of the Oscar-nominated biographical thriller.Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Murphy, Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. spoke about the walkout that was done to show solidarity with their fellow actors during the SAG-AFTRA strike, which began the day after Oppenheimer’s UK premiere and a week before its North American debut. After the cast left the opening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. Murphy and Blunt revealed where they went following their decision to leave early when asked by Downey. “In true Irish fashion, I went to the bar straight away,” Murphy said, before Blunt added, “We went to the bar in solidarity. A few of us went. Even this one [points at Robert Downey Jr.] went. We stayed til 4 am.” When Kimmel asked if the thought behind the bar visit was the relief of not having to promote the movie the next day, Blunt jokingly responded, “Correct!”Despite SAG-AFTRA restricting the cast’s ability to promote Oppenheimer as the movie’s release date neared, the Christopher Nolan-helmed pic went on to become a record breaker for Universal Pictures. Oppenheimer became the highest-grossing biopic of all time and the second-highest-earning R-rated movie ever made, earning $960.2 million worldwide. The film is also considered one of the greatest Nolan has ever made, earning a 93% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt reveal the intoxicating aftermath of the cast walkout during the premiere of the Oscar-nominated biographical thriller.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Murphy, Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. spoke about the walkout that was done to show solidarity with their fellow actors during the SAG-AFTRA strike, which began the day after Oppenheimer‘s UK premiere and a week before its North American debut. After the cast left the opening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. Murphy and Blunt revealed where they went following their decision to leave early when asked by Downey. “In true Irish fashion, I went to the bar straight away,” Murphy said, before Blunt added, “We went to the bar in solidarity. A few of us went. Even this one [points at Robert Downey Jr.] went. We stayed til 4 am.” When Kimmel asked if the thought behind the bar visit was the relief of not having to promote the movie the next day, Blunt jokingly responded, “Correct!“
Despite SAG-AFTRA restricting the cast’s ability to promote Oppenheimer as the movie’s release date neared, the Christopher Nolan-helmed pic went on to become a record breaker for Universal Pictures. Oppenheimer became the highest-grossing biopic of all time and the second-highest-earning R-rated movie ever made, earning $960.2 million worldwide. The film is also considered one of the greatest Nolan has ever made, earning a 93% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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