Christopher Nolan Received’t Say No to Directing a Star Wars Film

Batman? No. Tv? No. Star Wars? Go. In a rapid-fire spherical of yes-no interview questions, Christopher Nolan wouldn’t present a straight reply when it got here as to whether or not he’d helm a film a couple of land far, far-off.

As a result of the interview recreation didn’t require elaboration, it’s unclear whether or not Nolan has any set plans to tackle the Star Wars franchise — three new movies are within the works, however completely different administrators are already connected to every undertaking — or if the filmmaker merely sees extra remaining magic within the sci-fi collection than, say, the superhero style. Final yr, Christian Bale stated he’d solely return to taking part in the Caped Crusader if Nolan was concerned, however nobody had talked about a reboot.

As of late, Nolan is after all busy selling Oppenheimer, his epic in regards to the creator of the atomic bomb. Starring Cillian Murphy, the film additionally options Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Rami Malek, and Matt Damon. The latter actor was so prepared to work with Nolan once more that he promised his spouse in {couples} remedy he would take a break from appearing to give attention to his household — until the director referred to as him up.

Take a look at Nolan’s interview about Oppenheimer, Star Wars, and extra beneath. His newest undertaking hits theaters Friday, July twenty first.