See the Stars in 'Oppenheimer' Compared to the Historical Figures They Play

Oppenheimer is already one of 2023's most explosive films, thanks to its remarkable ensemble cast. Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated war drama revisits the pivotal development of the atomic bomb and depicts all the people who had a hand in the history-making. Nolan has previously spoken about the weighty task of directing J. Robert Oppenheimer's biopic. "It’s a story of immense scope and scale," Nolan told Total Film in December 2022. "And one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on in terms of the scale of it, and in terms of encountering the breadth of Oppenheimer’s story." Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr. and Florence Pugh are just a few of the big names handpicked by Nolan for his epic film. See how these impressive stars compare to the historical figures they revived for screens this summer. 01of 12 Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer Cillian Murphy plays the titular theoretical physicist in Christopher Nolan's long-awaited flick. Spe...