Emily Blunt: The whole Oppenheimer crew read American Prometheus before filming

Emily Blunt recalled preparing for the role while flying out to New Mexico to begin production (Ian West/PA)

Emily Blunt says the entire crew of Oppenheimer, including the scientific advisors, read American Prometheus before beginning filming.

The British actress said the 2005 biography of the US theoretical physicist had been “super helpful” and contained “endless nuggets” to help with character development.