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obituaries4 hours ago•14 min saved

John Nolan, Veteran Actor of Dark Knight Rises and Person of Interest, Dies at 87

John Nolan, the London-born actor known for his parts in The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins, and the TV series Person of Interest, died at 87. Born May 22, 1938, he trained at the Drama Centre and performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company; his screen credits included The Prisoner and projects connected to his nephew Christopher Nolan. He is survived by his wife Kim Hartman and two children. The Stratford-upon-Avon Herald reported the news.

via Deadline|

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obituaries8 hours ago•16 min saved

John Nolan, Theater Vet and Batman Films Actor, Dies at 87

John Nolan, a British theatre veteran and uncle to Christopher and Jonathan Nolan, has died at 87. A Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre alumnus, he appeared in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises as a Wayne Enterprises board member, and also acted in Following and Dunkirk, with screen and stage credits including Daniel Deronda, Doomwatch and Shabby Tiger.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment20 days ago•94 min saved

Cillian Murphy's Five Must-Stream Roles

Tom's Guide highlights five Cillian Murphy films to stream now—Batman Begins, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Inception, and Oppenheimer—celebrating his range and Nolan collaborations, with streaming availability noted.

via Tom's Guide|

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entertainment9 months ago•0 min saved

Batman Begins Co-Writer Reveals Studio Concerns and Nolan's Advice on Batman Portrayals

Warner Bros. executives were unhappy that 'Batman Begins' delayed showing Christian Bale in the Batsuit, taking about an hour into the film before revealing it, which David S. Goyer noted was a point of contention.

via IndieWire|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Robert Downey Jr.'s Near Miss with Christopher Nolan for 'Batman' Role"

Robert Downey Jr. revealed that he met with Christopher Nolan to discuss playing Scarecrow in "Batman Begins" but didn't get the part, which went to Cillian Murphy. Despite not landing the role, Downey Jr. later made his mark in the comic book genre with Marvel's "Iron Man." Nolan, Murphy, and Downey Jr. would eventually collaborate on "Oppenheimer," for which they have all received Oscar nominations.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

The Lifelong Partnership and Preparation of Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy's partnership began with a failed Batman audition, but their collaboration has spanned six films over two decades. While Murphy didn't feel right for the role of Bruce Wayne, Nolan saw something in him and cast him as Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Now, Murphy takes the lead in Nolan's upcoming film, Oppenheimer, playing physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The two have developed a strong working relationship, with Murphy praising Nolan's rigorous approach and Nolan admiring Murphy's talent and willingness to challenge himself. Their partnership has allowed them to tackle challenging projects and achieve great things together.

via IGN|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Liam Neeson rejected Christopher Nolan's offer to play Ra's al Ghul in 'Batman Begins'.

Liam Neeson initially refused to play Ra's al Ghul in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins, but eventually took on the role. Nolan recalls Neeson recommending other actors for the part during their meeting. Neeson's portrayal of the complex character is widely praised for its intensity and depth, adding an extra layer of complexity to the story and contributing to the overall success of the trilogy. Neeson is known for his dedication to method acting, immersing himself fully in his roles.

via FandomWire|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

The Dynamic Collaboration of Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy.

Christopher Nolan fell in love with Cillian Murphy's "crazy eyes" when he saw a photo of him during press coverage of 28 Days Later. Although Murphy wasn't right for the role of Batman, Nolan used his screen test to convince the studio to let him play the Scarecrow in Batman Begins, making him the first non-movie star to play a Batman villain.

via Vulture|

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