“One of the most important decisions in the history of cinema”: For Nolan, Robert Downey Jr. was perfect for the role of Iron Man.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. delivers an impressive performance opposite Cillian Murphy as the scheming chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Louis Strauss.

generosity of spirit

Recently interviewed on the Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe British filmmaker had the opportunity to return to many topics, such as fan theories or his passion for the Fast & Furious saga, and took the opportunity to discuss his memorable collaboration with Robert Downey Jr.:

“With everyone you work with, the cast… you’re trying to create some kind of emotional, empathetic connection. You’re looking for some kind of generosity.”he said.

“ has this incredible generosity of spirit. This means that when he is on stage with the other actors, he makes sure that everyone is doing their best so that everyone can bring their best. It helps them figure out those emotional connections.”

“I always wanted to work with him.”

Excited about his professional and artistic reunion with the man best known to the general public for playing Tony Stark 9 times, Christopher Nolan also made it clear that he was very excited about his career in the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

“I’ve always wanted to work with him. I’ve always seen that from watching his work. And he has so much charisma as Tony Stark. Casting Iron Man is one of the most important decisions this country has ever made. History of cinema. I wanted to give him the opportunity to lose himself in the role, to lose himself in the other person, as great actors like to do.”

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