Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated summer blockbuster Oppenheimer is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023. The film has swept the globe and appears to have revived the spirit of cinema in individuals all around the world.
The historical biographical thriller revolves around J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of history’s most famous scientists.
The film will not only detail his personal relationships but also his innovative development of nuclear weapons, which forever altered the course of human history.
Edward Teller, a Hungarian theoretical physicist, will be one of the characters brought to life in the film.
It would be hard to relate Oppenheimer’s story without including Edward Teller, who played a vital part in the creation and final explosion of the atomic bomb.
Teller’s friendship with the physicist is all the more remarkable because the former was the only scientist to testify against him during his security clearance problem in 1954.
Given that Oppenheimer only accepts A-listers, acclaimed American filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie will play this fascinating individual in the film.
The actor, whose credits include Licorice Pizza and Are You There God?
His portrayal of characters in It’s Me, Margaret has gained widespread acclaim.
Oppenheimer’s performance has already piqued the interest of fans.
Benny Safdie: Who Is He?
Benjamin Safdie, born February 24, 1986, is an American film filmmaker, author, actor, and film editor.
He is most known for collaborating on films alongside his older brother Josh.
Some of their works include Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019).
Safdie was born to Amy and Alberto Safdie. He is Jewish and was raised in New York.
He and his brother Josh shared their youth between their father in Queens and their mother and stepfather in Manhattan when their parents divorced.
He attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School before graduating from the Boston University College of Communication in 2008.
More details on Oppenheimer’s cast
As previously said, Christopher Nolan’s epic thriller features an outstanding cast led by actor Cillian Murphy.
The actor who rose to prominence thanks to his outstanding performance in Netflix’s crime thriller Peaky Blinders has been waiting for a chance for far too long, and fans around the world have been vocal about their want to see him in film projects.
The actor finally gets to star in a significant project, working with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Cillian has already garnered positive feedback from viewers based just on the film’s trailer, and fans are eager to see what else the film has to offer.
Aside from him, the film also stars Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, and Kenneth Branagh.
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Benny Safdie discusses his casting in Oppenheimer.
In an interview with GQ magazine, Benny acknowledges that Christopher Nolan was looking for someone “fresh and unexpected” to play the coveted role of Edward Teller.
He had seen Safdie in two movies: Good Time and Licorice Pizza. According to Christopher Nolan:
“I called Paul [Thomas Anderson] and asked about Benny, and he gave him the strongest possible recommendation, saying that he’s not only an incredible actor but also a wonderful guy.”
Benny, on the other hand, stated that preparation for the role was difficult because he had to emulate Edward Teller’s mannerisms on a daily basis as well as adjust to a heavy Hungarian accent.
While Nolan persisted in sending his own audio message, Benny admitted that he used to invent excuses and avoid duties for weeks on end.
Finally, after submitting the recording to Nolan, the filmmaker acknowledged his gratitude, saying:
“When he sent it to me, I listened to it about a thousand times and thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Throughout the press tours of Christopher Nolan and his star ensemble, the director has continued to laud Benny’s praises, and it will be fascinating to see how the actor brings such an intriguing and unusual character to life.
