Matt Damon's Acting Break Hinges on Christopher Nolan's Call

Matt Damon had promised his wife that he would take a break from acting, but with one condition - if Christopher Nolan called. Damon negotiated this in couples therapy and agreed to step back unless Nolan reached out. Nolan had previously put Damon on hold after working together on Interstellar. Damon's condition was fulfilled when Nolan cast him in his upcoming biopic, Oppenheimer, where Damon plays Major General Leslie Groves. The film boasts an all-star ensemble cast and Nolan has described it as one of his most challenging projects.