Cillian Murphy Wins Best Actor for 'Oppenheimer' | 96th Oscars (2024)
Summary
TLDRThe transcript highlights the 2024 Oscars celebration of the nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role, with a special focus on the winner, Cillian Murphy. The script praises the dedication and talent of the actors, including Jeffrey Wright, Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Giamatti, and Bradley Cooper, before announcing Murphy's win for his role in 'Oppenheimer.' Murphy expresses gratitude to the academy, the cast and crew, and dedicates his award to peacemakers worldwide, acknowledging the film's significance in the context of the atomic bomb's creation.
Takeaways
- ๐ The script discusses the recognition of acting talent, focusing on the nominees for 'actor in a leading role'.
- ๐ Jeffrey Wright is praised for his versatile acting skills, bringing depth to his roles in films like 'American Fiction'.
- ๐ญ Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Giamatti are highlighted for their extreme commitment to their roles, including staying in character and physical transformations.
- ๐ฅ Bradley Cooper is commended for his multifaceted work in 'Maestro', covering writing, directing, producing, and acting.
- ๐ฅ Cillian Murphy's daring decision to accept a leading role without reading the script is mentioned, along with his masterful performance.
- ๐ The Oscar is awarded to Cillian Murphy for his role, marking his first win and nomination.
- ๐ Cillian Murphy expresses gratitude to the Academy, the cast and crew of 'Oppenheimer', and his family.
- ๐ Murphy acknowledges the significance of his role in 'Oppenheimer', playing the man who created the atomic bomb, and dedicates the award to peacemakers worldwide.
- ๐ถ The script features a mix of music and applause, indicating a live awards ceremony setting.
- ๐ The nominees' performances are described as illuminating the genius of their characters, showcasing their ability to bring historical figures to life.
- ๐ The script emphasizes the importance of the craft of acting, with the actors going above and beyond to elevate their roles.
Q & A
Who is mentioned as an actor known for elevating the craft in their roles?
-Jeffrey Wright is mentioned as an actor who elevates the craft in their roles, as seen in his performance in 'American Fiction'.
What characteristic did the speaker highlight about Daniel Day-Lewis's commitment to his role as Lincoln?
-The speaker highlighted that Daniel Day-Lewis stayed in character as Lincoln throughout the entire year, showcasing his commitment to the role.
What did Paul Giamatti do to prepare for his role that involved a physical change?
-Paul Giamatti wore a soft contact lens to portray a lazy eye for his character, which resulted in him being blind in that eye during the entire shoot.
What transformation did Bradley Cooper undergo for his role in 'Maestro'?
-Bradley Cooper took a transformative journey into becoming Leonard Bernstein, bringing to life the character's charisma, complexity, and brilliance in the film 'Maestro'.
How did Cillian Murphy demonstrate courage in accepting the leading role in 'Oppenheimer'?
-Cillian Murphy accepted the leading role in 'Oppenheimer' before even reading the script, demonstrating courage and trust in the project.
What aspect of Coleman Domingo's acting was praised in the script?
-Coleman Domingo's acting was praised for his truly inspired portrayal of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, illuminating the genius of an often overlooked figure in history.
What is the significance of the atomic bomb in the context of the film mentioned?
-The atomic bomb is significant as it is the creation of the man the film is about, and it has shaped the world we live in, as mentioned by Cillian Murphy in his acceptance speech.
Who did Cillian Murphy thank in his acceptance speech for their role in 'Oppenheimer'?
-Cillian Murphy thanked Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas, the crew, cast members, and his personal team, including his partner and children, in his acceptance speech.
What does Cillian Murphy dedicate his Oscar win to?
-Cillian Murphy dedicated his Oscar win to the peacemakers everywhere, acknowledging the impact of the atomic bomb and the importance of peace.
Which actor won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role according to the script?
-According to the script, Cillian Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in 'Oppenheimer'.
What is the overarching theme of the film 'Oppenheimer'?
-The overarching theme of the film 'Oppenheimer' is the exploration of the life and consequences of the man who created the atomic bomb, and the world we now live in as a result of his creation.
Outlines
๐ญ Celebrating the Nominees and the Winner of Best Actor
This paragraph is from an awards ceremony script, highlighting the achievements of the nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role. It begins with a musical and applause interlude, setting the stage for the presenter to discuss the talent of the nominees. Jeffrey Wright is praised for his ability to elevate any film he's in, as exemplified by his role in 'American Fiction.' The presenter also acknowledges the dedication of Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Giamatti to their craft, with Giamatti's commitment to staying in character for an entire year being particularly noted. Bradley Cooper's multifaceted work in 'Maestro' is celebrated, as is Cillian Murphy's courageous role choice in 'Offenbach' and his masterful portrayal of a complex character. The paragraph concludes with a heartfelt speech from the award winner, Killian Murphy, expressing gratitude to the academy, his collaborators, and his family.
๐ Acceptance Speech and Dedication for Peacemakers
The second paragraph features the acceptance speech of the Best Actor winner, Killian Murphy, for his role in 'Oppenheimer.' Murphy begins by expressing his overwhelming gratitude and thanks the academy, the film's directors, and the entire cast and crew. He acknowledges the significance of the film's subject matter, the creation of the atomic bomb, and dedicates his win to peacemakers around the world. The speech is a reflection on the impact of Oppenheimer's work and a call to recognize the importance of striving for peace in a world shaped by his scientific achievements.
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Keywords
๐กJeffrey Wright
๐กCommitment to Role
๐กBradley Cooper
๐กKillian Murphy
๐กColeman Domingo
๐กOscar Win
๐กOppenheimer
๐กCreative Satisfaction
๐กPeacemakers
๐กIrish Identity
Highlights
The discussion is about the five nominees for actor in a leading role.
Jeffrey Wright is mentioned as a consistently good actor, known for his role in 'American Fiction'.
Jeffrey Wright's performance in 'American Fiction' is praised for being funny, furious, flawed, and empathetic.
Daniel Day-Lewis is commended for staying in character as Lincoln throughout the entire year.
Paul Giamatti's commitment to his role is highlighted by his decision to wear a soft contact lens for a lazy eye throughout the shoot, resulting in temporary blindness.
Bradley Cooper is recognized for his multifaceted work in his latest film 'Maestro', where he wrote, directed, produced, and acted.
Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Offenheimer is noted for its courage and trust, as he took the role without reading the script.
Cillian Murphy's performance is described as masterful, with layers of humanity.
Coleman's genius as an actor is praised for illuminating the genius of the characters he portrays.
Killian Murphy wins the Oscar for his role, marking his first win and nomination.
Murphy thanks the academy, Chris Nolan, Emma Thomas, and the crew and cast of 'Oppenheimer'.
Murphy acknowledges his team and family in his acceptance speech.
Murphy dedicates his Oscar to peacemakers everywhere, referencing the film's theme about the creator of the atomic bomb.
The film 'Oppenheimer' is about the man who created the atomic bomb, and Murphy's win is dedicated to those working towards peace.
The significance of the atomic bomb and its creator's legacy is mentioned in the context of Murphy's award.
The transcript includes a list of acknowledgments and thanks from the award winner, highlighting the collaborative nature of film.
Transcripts
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we're here to speak about the great
talent of this year's five nominees for
actor in a leading
role when you see Jeffrey Wright in a
film
you instantly know it's going to be good
because he's so
good Jeffrey in American fiction you are
funny and Furious and flawed and
empathetic and for the way that you
elevate the craft we're indebted to
you the greats go above and beyond in
their commitment to a role just just as
Daniel D Lewis stayed in character as
Lincoln this past year Paul Giamatti was
so committed that for the character to
have a lazy eye he wore a soft contact
lens during the entire shoot which made
him blind in that eye while
filming would I have done that hell yes
but the point is you did do it Paul and
you were
brilliant again
bra
a modernday renaissance
man nothing better describes you sir Mr
Bradley
Cooper who wrote directed produced and
acted in his latest film Maestro from
the script to the screen Bradley takes a
transformative journey into becoming
lonard Bernstein bringing to life all
the character Charisma and complex
Brilliance of an American icon
congratulations
brother Killian
Murphy he accepted the leading role of
offenheim before even reading the script
which must have taken much courage and
Trust
or simple hot
Spa either way the performance is
masterful endowing his portrayal with
layers of
humanity whilst his character created
something
inhuman it's riveting to
watch my
congratulations Coleman when I first
worked with
you decade
ago I saw that you were B brilliant
Bound for greatness it's been exciting
to watch you light up the screen over
the years most recently with your truly
inspired portrayal of civil rights
leader Bard
Rustin Coleman your Genius is an actor
illuminates The Genius of an Angelic
Troublemaker who nearly buried in the
history books
thankfully Justin is getting his
due as are you K
Domingo and the Oscar goes
to Killian
Murphy
this is a first Oscar win and nomination
for Killian
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Murphy
um I'm a little overwhelmed um thank you
to the
academy um Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas
it's been the the wildest most
exhilarating most creatively satisfying
Journey you've taken me on over the last
20 years I owe you more than I can say
thank you thank you so much every single
crew member every single cast member on
Oppenheimer you guys carried me through
uh all my fellow nominees I remain in
awe of you guys truly I want to thank my
incredible team uh big shout out to
Craig bankey Brendan Murphy Brendan
Murphy Mary Murphy Ivon mcginness my
partner in life and art my two boys
Malaki and Aaron who are sitting up
there I love you so much and I'm a very
proud Irish man standing here tonight
so
um you know we made a film we made a
film about the man who created the
atomic bomb and For Better or For Worse
we're all living in oppenheimer's world
so I would really like to dedicate this
to the peacemakers everywhere going
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be
that
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