Sustaining on a Single Almond Daily: Actor Portraying Oppenheimer Undergoes Remarkable Weight Loss.
In a remarkable feat of dedication, the 47-year-old actor underwent a profound physical transformation to embody the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb.” Co-star Emily Blunt, who plays the role of Oppenheimer’s on-screen wife, biologist Kitty Oppenheimer, expressed her astonishment at the extent of Cillian Murphy’s commitment to the role, describing him as “emaciated” after the intense weight loss journey.
According to Emily, Cillian faced a monumental challenge in portraying 0ppenheimer and resorted to an extraordinary diet regimen, subsisting on just one almond per day. Emily shared her insights during a recent interview with Extra, highlighting the lengths to which Murphy went to fully embrace the character’s physical and emotional depths.