Christopher Nolan Trims Oppenheimer Filming Schedule for Budget and Set Design
Christopher Nolan reduced the filming days of his upcoming film "Oppenheimer" by around 30 days in order to reallocate the budget to production design and set locations. Originally planned for an 85-day shoot, Nolan cut it down to 55 days, allowing for the construction of a recreated Los Alamos in New Mexico. The limited shooting schedule also required shooting portions set in Washington D.C. in New Mexico due to restrictions on filming in actual government buildings. Despite the shorter schedule, the film is expected to surpass $800 million at the global box office.