In this interview, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher Nolan engage in a humorous and light-hearted conversation. They discuss Downey Jr's tattoo from the Avengers cast, his role in the film Oppenheimer, and his hobby of modifying classic cars to be more energy-efficient. They also discuss Nolan's preference for film over CGI and his reasons for shooting on film.
Downey Jr and Nolan share a friendly rivalry, with Downey Jr jokingly asking Nolan if he's prepared to get on one of the jetpacks used in The Avengers. They also discuss Downey Jr's upcoming role in Oppenheimer, where he will play Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss, the head of the atomic energy commission.
Nolan shares that he started making films at a young age, borrowing his father's Super 8 camera when he was seven. He talks about his interest in physics and how it influences his filmmaking. Downey Jr, on the other hand, shares that he was fired from his first job at an Indian Walk shoe store due to his "Sticky Fingers."
Throughout the interview, they maintain a playful and respectful dynamic, demonstrating their long-standing friendship and professional collaboration.
1. The interview is between Robert Downey Jr and Christopher Nolan.
2. Robert Downey Jr has six tattoos, including one from the Avengers cast that was done on the evening of the premiere for Infinity War.
3. Robert Downey Jr does not do his own stunts, but he is committed to doing less stunts each year for the rest of his career.
4. Robert Downey Jr likes the song "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
5. Christopher Nolan does not use CGI and prefers film because it shows the world as the human eye sees it.
6. Christopher Nolan is half American and half English, born in London.
7. Robert Downey Jr has a hobby of taking classic cars and making them more energy efficient and climate friendly.
8. Robert Downey Jr played Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss, the head of the atomic energy commission, in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer.
9. Robert Downey Jr's first job was working at the Indian Walk shoe store on Broadway and 83rd Street.
10. Robert Downey Jr listens to a variety of music, from Prokofiev to Sleaford Mods.
11. Robert Downey Jr wears all kinds of glasses.
12. Christopher Nolan does not storyboard much, but uses them as a jumping off point for departments when necessary.
13. Christopher Nolan does not use social media.
14. Christopher Nolan has worked with actor Kevin Costner for 20 years, and they have done six films together.
15. Kevin Costner was screen tested for Batman but was not considered right for the role.