By Shreya Goswami
July 21, 2023
Irish actor Cillian Murphy brings Dr J Robert Oppenheimer back to life in Christopher Nolan’s landmark movie, and many have lauded him for capturing the scientist’s physicality accurately.
Oppenheimer is famed for being the Father of the Atomic Bomb. Evidence suggests that he was living on “coffee, cigarettes and intense martinis” and had a gaunt look.
To recreate this look accurately, Cillian Murphy went on an extreme diet reportedly consisting of “one almond every day”.
While the diet is extreme and unhealthy, actors have been known to follow such intense diets to accurately portray character roles.
Cillian Murphy, who shot to fame as Selby on Peaky Blinders, has himself acknowledged that the diet was done only for accuracy and not to promote extreme weight loss.
In fact, Cillian Murphy’s regular diet consists of balanced and healthy foods that help him stay toned and fit for Peaky Blinders.
Reports suggest that Cillian Murphy eats cottage cheese, fruits and eggs for breakfast.
His choice for lunch is also protein-packed and consists of fish, brown rice and vitamin supplements.
For dinner, Murphy has another balanced meal made of tenderloin, sweet potatoes and green salad.