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Florence Pugh On Her Nude Scene In 'Oppenheimer': "It Went Completely Wrong"
The actress found herself exposed on set due to a camera malfunction, an unexpected turn that added an unusual twist to the filming process.
One of the most talked-about scenes in Oppenheimer is undoubtedly the intimate encounter between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, who play Robert Oppenheimer and Jean Tatlock, respectively. However, behind the scenes, this moment didn't go smoothly at all.
During an interview, Pugh revealed that a technical malfunction occurred during the filming of this steamy scene at the worst possible moment: "During our sex scene, the camera suddenly stopped working."
The actress, also known for Dune: Part Two, continued: "Nobody knows this, but it really happened. We were both naked with not many cameras on set. So there we were, Cillian and I, trying to cover ourselves while waiting for the technicians."
Although it was a closed set with only essential crew members and an intimacy coordinator present, Pugh said the moment was quite uncomfortable. Nonetheless, she handled it lightheartedly: "Some kind of camera specialist walked into the room, and I thought: 'This is my chance to learn something.' So I asked him: 'What’s wrong with this camera?'"
According to Christopher Nolan, this scene was essential to the story, although he knew it would earn the film an R-rating. Murphy confirmed this in an interview: "He knew these scenes would have that effect, but when you see them, it's so powerful. It’s not nudity for nudity's sake."
Despite Pugh's role being brief, her impact was undeniable according to Murphy: "Florence is just incredible. The impression she leaves is devastatingly strong for such a small role," said the Oscar-winning actor.
During an interview, Pugh revealed that a technical malfunction occurred during the filming of this steamy scene at the worst possible moment: "During our sex scene, the camera suddenly stopped working."
Awkward
The actress, also known for Dune: Part Two, continued: "Nobody knows this, but it really happened. We were both naked with not many cameras on set. So there we were, Cillian and I, trying to cover ourselves while waiting for the technicians."
Although it was a closed set with only essential crew members and an intimacy coordinator present, Pugh said the moment was quite uncomfortable. Nonetheless, she handled it lightheartedly: "Some kind of camera specialist walked into the room, and I thought: 'This is my chance to learn something.' So I asked him: 'What’s wrong with this camera?'"
Of Great Importance
According to Christopher Nolan, this scene was essential to the story, although he knew it would earn the film an R-rating. Murphy confirmed this in an interview: "He knew these scenes would have that effect, but when you see them, it's so powerful. It’s not nudity for nudity's sake."
Despite Pugh's role being brief, her impact was undeniable according to Murphy: "Florence is just incredible. The impression she leaves is devastatingly strong for such a small role," said the Oscar-winning actor.
