Matt Damon is in negotiations to star in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film.
Washington [US], October 9: Following the success of *Oppenheimer*, renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan is in discussions to collaborate with Matt Damon for his next film, according to Deadline.
Nolan is set to return to Universal Pictures for this project, which is planned for release on July 17, 2026. However, Universal has not disclosed any further details.
The specifics of the plot are also being kept secret, with reports indicating that filming is expected to begin in early 2025.
Christopher Nolan's biopic *Oppenheimer* shined at the 2024 Oscars, winning seven awards, including Best Director, Best Film, and Best Leading Actor.
In total, the film received seven Oscars: Nolan for Best Director, Cillian Murphy for Best Actor, and Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor. It also won accolades for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing.
*Oppenheimer* also excelled at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, securing seven awards, including Best Director, Best Film, and Best Leading Actor.
The film achieved remarkable success and garnered numerous accolades.
At the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, *Oppenheimer* won three major awards, including Best Cast, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr.
In the competitive Best Actor category, Murphy prevailed over Paul Giamatti (*The Holdovers*) and Bradley Cooper (*Maestro*), among others, for his portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who spearheaded the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb during World War II.
For Damon, this will mark the third collaboration with Nolan, as reported by Deadline.