Why Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' broke Cillian Murphy's heart

Cillian Murphy, the star of Oppenheimer, has revealed the Christopher Nolan film he wishes he had been a part of – "Interstellar." Despite his recurring appearances in Nolan's films, Murphy's regret centers around missing out on the 2014 space epic.

Having featured in a string of Nolan's works since the 2005 "Batman Begins," including "The Dark Knight," "Inception," "The Dark Knight Rises," and "Dunkirk," Murphy's journey with the director has been longstanding. However, it's "Interstellar" that stands out as the film that captured his admiration.

In an interview with The Independent, Murphy was asked about any Nolan film he would have liked to be a part of. Without hesitation, he singled out "Interstellar."

“I adore Interstellar just because I find it so emotional. I remember seeing it in the cinema when I had little kids. It just had a big impact on me," he said. “It broke my heart. I love watching his films when I’m not in them because you don’t have to freak out about the size of your ears, or whatever.”

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