‘Oppenheimer’ Casting of Non-Jewish Actors Reignites Fierce Debate – By Jamie Burton (Newsweek) / July 21, 2023
The casting of non-Jewish actors to play Jewish roles in Oppenheimer has raised eyebrows. However, two Jewish actors have told Newsweek they see nothing wrong with the practice, as arguments rage over the representation of minorities in popular culture.
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster Oppenheimer, a biographical drama about the creation of the atomic bomb, is out in cinemas now, and the casting has reignited a debate relating to who actors should and shouldn’t play.
British comedian and writer David Baddiel told Newsweek that “not every Jewish part has to be played by a Jewish actor” but he feels it’s important for a conversation to take place beforehand.
The historical movie, centered around the invention of the atomic bomb during World War II, features the real-life characters of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein, both of whom were Jewish. Within Oppenheimer the movie, they’re played by Cillian Murphy and Tom Conti, neither of whom are Jewish.
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