Photo: Nicholas ChalmersActorDavid Dastmalchianmade his Hollywood debut inChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight. Now, 15 years later, the pair have reunited for Nolan’s anticipated new filmOppenheimer.While speaking with PEOPLE recently about the Hulu thrillerBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian, 47, gushes about his secretive role inOppenheimer, which followsCillian Murphyas J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who famously led the World War III-era Manhattan Project as it raced to create an atomic bomb.“I’m so honored and grateful that I got an opportunity to go back and create a role with someone who changed my life, who gave me my first break, and who continues to inspire me,” the actor says of collaborating again with writer-director Nolan, 52.“I believe that what I got to see Cillian creating on set as well is going to really move people in a powerful way, and I’m just honored that I get to be a part of it in any way, shape, or form,” he adds. “I’m really, really blessed.“Dastmalchian, who tells PEOPLE that hisDark Knightrole is the movie he is “most consistently” recognized for, says he is “deeply, deeply grateful” for Nolan’s contributions both to the movie industry and his own personal life.David Dastmalchian at the premiere of “Ant-Man And The Wasp”.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty for Disney"Man, I feel old,” he says, after reflecting on the 15 years that passed in between when he first filmed scenes forThe Dark Knightand when he worked with the director again forOppenheimer. “My life has changed so much, and every step of the way I can look back and say that in some way that experience of him casting me in his film is a reason for it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I’m just so deeply, deeply grateful for him, not only for all of the cinema that he’s given us to enjoy, but for the opportunity he gave me and how much it changed my life and my family’s life,” Dastmalchian adds.InOppenheimer, Dastmalchian works with a cast that includesEmily Blunt,Matt Damon,Robert Downey Jr.,Josh Hartnett,Florence Pugh,Gary Oldman,Jack Quaid,Rami MalekandJosh Peck. The actor has filmed a significant number of movies lately; in addition toBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian also appeared in Marvel Studios' February releaseAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and a horror film titledLate Night with the Devil. He also has two more films scheduled for release in 2023 on top ofOppenheimer.“So this whole moment, this whole year, this whole experience of getting to be a part of all these projects, I feel like it’s a little hard to believe right now,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I’m trying to just sit here and take my breaths and feel all the gratitude that I’m feeling.“Boston Strangleris streaming on Hulu now;Oppenheimerhits theaters on July 21.
Photo: Nicholas Chalmers
ActorDavid Dastmalchianmade his Hollywood debut inChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight. Now, 15 years later, the pair have reunited for Nolan’s anticipated new filmOppenheimer.While speaking with PEOPLE recently about the Hulu thrillerBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian, 47, gushes about his secretive role inOppenheimer, which followsCillian Murphyas J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who famously led the World War III-era Manhattan Project as it raced to create an atomic bomb.“I’m so honored and grateful that I got an opportunity to go back and create a role with someone who changed my life, who gave me my first break, and who continues to inspire me,” the actor says of collaborating again with writer-director Nolan, 52.“I believe that what I got to see Cillian creating on set as well is going to really move people in a powerful way, and I’m just honored that I get to be a part of it in any way, shape, or form,” he adds. “I’m really, really blessed.“Dastmalchian, who tells PEOPLE that hisDark Knightrole is the movie he is “most consistently” recognized for, says he is “deeply, deeply grateful” for Nolan’s contributions both to the movie industry and his own personal life.David Dastmalchian at the premiere of “Ant-Man And The Wasp”.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty for Disney"Man, I feel old,” he says, after reflecting on the 15 years that passed in between when he first filmed scenes forThe Dark Knightand when he worked with the director again forOppenheimer. “My life has changed so much, and every step of the way I can look back and say that in some way that experience of him casting me in his film is a reason for it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I’m just so deeply, deeply grateful for him, not only for all of the cinema that he’s given us to enjoy, but for the opportunity he gave me and how much it changed my life and my family’s life,” Dastmalchian adds.InOppenheimer, Dastmalchian works with a cast that includesEmily Blunt,Matt Damon,Robert Downey Jr.,Josh Hartnett,Florence Pugh,Gary Oldman,Jack Quaid,Rami MalekandJosh Peck. The actor has filmed a significant number of movies lately; in addition toBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian also appeared in Marvel Studios' February releaseAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and a horror film titledLate Night with the Devil. He also has two more films scheduled for release in 2023 on top ofOppenheimer.“So this whole moment, this whole year, this whole experience of getting to be a part of all these projects, I feel like it’s a little hard to believe right now,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I’m trying to just sit here and take my breaths and feel all the gratitude that I’m feeling.“Boston Strangleris streaming on Hulu now;Oppenheimerhits theaters on July 21.
ActorDavid Dastmalchianmade his Hollywood debut inChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight. Now, 15 years later, the pair have reunited for Nolan’s anticipated new filmOppenheimer.
While speaking with PEOPLE recently about the Hulu thrillerBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian, 47, gushes about his secretive role inOppenheimer, which followsCillian Murphyas J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who famously led the World War III-era Manhattan Project as it raced to create an atomic bomb.
“I’m so honored and grateful that I got an opportunity to go back and create a role with someone who changed my life, who gave me my first break, and who continues to inspire me,” the actor says of collaborating again with writer-director Nolan, 52.
“I believe that what I got to see Cillian creating on set as well is going to really move people in a powerful way, and I’m just honored that I get to be a part of it in any way, shape, or form,” he adds. “I’m really, really blessed.”
Dastmalchian, who tells PEOPLE that hisDark Knightrole is the movie he is “most consistently” recognized for, says he is “deeply, deeply grateful” for Nolan’s contributions both to the movie industry and his own personal life.
David Dastmalchian at the premiere of “Ant-Man And The Wasp”.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty for Disney
“Man, I feel old,” he says, after reflecting on the 15 years that passed in between when he first filmed scenes forThe Dark Knightand when he worked with the director again forOppenheimer. “My life has changed so much, and every step of the way I can look back and say that in some way that experience of him casting me in his film is a reason for it.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I’m just so deeply, deeply grateful for him, not only for all of the cinema that he’s given us to enjoy, but for the opportunity he gave me and how much it changed my life and my family’s life,” Dastmalchian adds.
InOppenheimer, Dastmalchian works with a cast that includesEmily Blunt,Matt Damon,Robert Downey Jr.,Josh Hartnett,Florence Pugh,Gary Oldman,Jack Quaid,Rami MalekandJosh Peck. The actor has filmed a significant number of movies lately; in addition toBoston Strangler, Dastmalchian also appeared in Marvel Studios' February releaseAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and a horror film titledLate Night with the Devil. He also has two more films scheduled for release in 2023 on top ofOppenheimer.
“So this whole moment, this whole year, this whole experience of getting to be a part of all these projects, I feel like it’s a little hard to believe right now,” he tells PEOPLE. “But I’m trying to just sit here and take my breaths and feel all the gratitude that I’m feeling.”
Boston Strangleris streaming on Hulu now;Oppenheimerhits theaters on July 21.
source: people.com
