Oppenheimer: David Baddiel criticizes casting of Cillian Murphy
Baddiel: Non-Jewish actor shouldn’t play Jewish Oppenheimer. Casting directors often overlook Jewish characters’ authenticity. Actor’s background vs. character’s ethnicity/religious heritage. Comedian David Baddiel has started a discussion about casting choices in Christopher Nolan’s movie “Oppenheimer.” The film is about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb’s creation, with Cillian Murphy playing Oppenheimer. Baddiel is worried … Read more
