Summary
A nude scene featuring Oppenheimer has undergone CGI editing to ensure the film's release in specific international regions.The particular scene portrays Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer and Florence Pugh's Jean Tatlock seated in the nude, but it has now been modified to incorporate a CGI dress that conceals Pugh's body.
The scene in question has been censored in countries such as India and the Middle East due to their restrictions on explicit sexuality and nudity in movie theaters. To ensure the film's release in certain international areas, one of Oppenheimer's nude scenes has been altered using CGI technology to conceal actress Florence Pugh's body with a dress. Christopher Nolan's newest film showcases the journey and accomplishments of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, shedding light on various aspects of his life, including his romantic involvement with Jean Tatlock (portrayed by Pugh), resulting in the film receiving an R rating.
According to Variety, Oppenheimer's film has faced censorship in India and Middle Eastern countries, particularly in a passionate scene between Cillian Murphy's character and Pugh's Tatlock. As observed in a tweet by Florence Pugh Daily, the original movie scene showcasing both actors naked opposite each other has been altered with the addition of a computer-generated dress concealing Pugh's figure.
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Source: Variety, @bestofpugh/ Twitter