cillian murphy
The star of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer was considered for the same role in a cable series about the Manhattan Project.
From Oppenheimer to Ken?
Cillian Murphy stars as history-making physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, whose WW2 inventions changed the course of warfare and politics.
The only thing left to decide is: Barbie first, or Oppenheimer?
Cillian Murphy is "compelling" alongside an all-star cast as Christopher Nolan wins rave notices for his “big, ballsy, serious-minded” film.
“He declined every dinner invitation for the entire film,” said Matt Damon.
It was previously revealed the film features "prolonged full nudity".
The Oppenheimer star played Tommy Shelby in all six seasons of the hit drama – which is set to return in film form at some point in the future.
Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy are reportedly among those to walk out after the Screen Actors Guild voted for industrial action.
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has also shared his thoughts on the fact his new film is going head-to-head with Barbie.