Controversy surrounds the age gap between Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy, who play lovers in the upcoming film Oppenheimer. Some movie fans argue that the age difference, combined with the presence of nude and sex scenes, is too significant.
What is the age gap between Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy, the Oppenheimer actors?
The age gap between Cillian Murphy (47) and Florence Pugh (27) is 20 years.
The 20-year age gap between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh is twice that of the real-life Oppenheimer and Jean Tatlock.
While the Oppenheimer movie aims for realism in telling the story of a man who developed one of the most dangerous weapons on Earth, some artistic liberties have been taken with the cast’s ages and the characters they portray.
The age gap has sparked a discussion on social media. Twitter user @ginagemeni commented on the issue:
Others argue that the age gap is not the most controversial aspect of the movie, considering its exploration of Oppenheimer’s development of the devastating atomic bomb:
“Prolonged full nudity” for Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
In addition to the age gap controversy, the inclusion of “prolonged full nudity” for Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy during sex scenes has further fueled the discussion.
This nudity is one of the factors that has contributed to the “R” rating for Oppenheimer in the United States. Remarkably, this marks Christopher Nolan’s first R-rated movie in 20 years since the release of Insomnia in 2002.
As of now, neither actor has commented on the age gap, and director Christopher Nolan has not addressed the controversy either.
For more information about Oppenheimer, check out the rumored John Krasinski cameo. Additionally, here’s a guide on where to watch the movie in its highest quality through 70mm IMAX.
