How Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Explosion Was Created Using Practical Effects

Oppenheimer special effects supervisor Scott R. Fisher explains how he created a fake nuclear explosion without the use of any CGI. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer chronicles the life and career of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was one of the key figures responsible for the creation of the atomic bomb. The historical epic stars Cillian Murphy in the title role and trailers have already highlighted Nolan’s commitment to capturing as much as possible in camera without the use of visual effects.