Emily Blunt Told Robert Downey Jr. That Christopher Nolan Gives Subtle Praise

• Emily Blunt spoke about her expertise working with “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan.
• Blunt stated that Nolan is extra delicate in the case of praising an actor’s work. 
• Blunt stated that she instructed costar Robert Downey Jr. to count on “some very British compliments.”

Emily Blunt stated that she gave “Oppenheimer” costar Robert Downey Jr. a heads up about director Christopher Nolan’s nuanced, British method to giving optimistic reinforcement and affirmations.

“I remember when I first met Robert Downey Jr., I said, ‘You’re going to just love it so much and the screws are going to get tightened on you so much and it’s just the most focused, wonderful, unchaotic set. But you’re going to get some very British compliments,'” Blunt recalled through the newest installment of Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” launched on Tuesday. “There will be no smoke blown up your ass and you’re going to have to be alright with it.'”

Blunt was paired with “The Devil Wears Prada” costar Anne Hathaway for her dialog. During their dialogue, the celebs gushed about working with Nolan.

Hathaway beforehand starred in Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Interstellar,” whereas Blunt not too long ago portrayed Kitty Oppenheimer within the director’s 2023 movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), who oversaw the invention of the atomic bomb.

In “Oppenheimer,” Downey performed a authorities official named Lewis Strauss.

Blunt stated that Nolan, whom she nicknamed “Captain Extraordinary,” is not tremendous expressive in conveying his pleasure with an actor’s efficiency.

“I always feel that with Chris’ hair, I can tell when he is very happy with a take because his hair starts to dance,” she stated. “He has quite expressive hair, I noticed. It’s almost like he vibrates when he’s really happy with a take. He’s not going to tell you that he’s that happy, though, because he’s very English.”

Blunt additionally raved about Nolan’s potential to provide clear instructions whereas nonetheless being enjoyable, heat, and accessible.

“It’s all those things that people don’t assume about him,” she stated. “I think everyone’s very intimidated.”

“The part that blows my mind about Chris, because he is authoritative in the best sense of the word, is how deeply he really listens,” Hathaway agreed. “He’s so present with you.”