Oppenheimer is one of the most-awaited films of the year. After releasing an official trailer at the end of last year, Universal Pictures has now unveiled a new trailer for the Christopher Nolan directorial that explores the events of the development of the first atomic bomb.
The new trailer delves deeper into the story and shows Robert Oppenheimer in a dilemma as the engineers working on the Manhattan Project warn him that the bomb could destroy the entire earth’s atmosphere. Read on to watch the trailer and know more about the film.
New Oppenheimer Trailer Showcases What Went Behind the Manhattan Project
The trailer shows Army engineer officer Leslie Groves warning Robert Oppenheimer of the potential risk of destroying the world by test-detonating the atomic bomb which was created during World War II.
“Are you saying there’s a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world?” the engineer is seen asking, to which the physicist replies, “Chances are near zero.” Oppenheimer then reminds Groves of the stakes at hand as he says, “We’re in a race against the Nazis and I know what it means if the Nazis have a bomb.”
The trailer also showcases other important real-life characters, including Albert Einstein, Katherine Oppenheimer, Lewis Strauss, and Jean Tatlock. Oppenheimer is scheduled to release in theaters on July 21st. Watch the trailer below.
The Film is Based on the Book American Prometheus
Oppenheimer is based on the 2005 book American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin and chronicles the true events of the creation of the atomic bomb by exploring the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the head and coordinator of the Manhattan Project.
Nolan previously revealed that Oppenheimer is one of the most challenging films he has ever worked on. “It’s a story of immense scope and scale. 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,” said the acclimated filmmaker.
“There were big, logistical challenges, big practical challenges. But I had an extraordinary crew, and they really stepped up. It will be a while before we’re finished. But certainly, as I watch the results come in, and as I’m putting the film together, I’m thrilled with what my team has been able to achieve,” he added.
Oppenheimer Features an Ensemble Cast
The film stars Cillian Murphy in the titular role. The renowned actor has previously appeared in Nolan’s Inception, Dunkirk, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Oppenheimer also features a number of other big names as historical figures, including Matt Damon as Leslie Groves, Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, and Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock.
The cast also includes Emily Blunt as Katherine Oppenheimer, Benny Safdie as Edward Teller, Michael Angarano as Robert Serber, Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence, Dylan Arnold as Frank Oppenheimer, David Krumholtz as Isidor Isaac Rabi, Matthew Modine as Vannevar Bush, Josh Peck as Kenneth Bainbridge and Tom Conti as Albert Einstein.
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