With so much prestige and casting power, however, his choices for leading actors are even more important.

Essentially, Damon and Nolan’s collaboration could ensure their next film is a success.

Essentially, Damon and Nolan’s collaboration could ensure their next film is a success.

Colorful collage of Cillian Murphy and Matt Damon in Oppenheimer

After 18 years of working with Nolan, Murphy finally secured a leading role inOppenheimer.

Christopher Nolan smiling in front of a poster for Inception

Sonic, Amy Rose, and Shadow from the Sonic movies are surrounded by gold sparkles.

Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer and John David Washington in Tenet in front of edited backgrounds

Matt Damon as Dr. Mann in a foil blanket in Interstellar

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