Summary

DirectorChristopher Nolanhas worked with some of the superlative talent in Hollywood , and there are those he has only work with once whom he should team up with again on his next movie . While there are performing artist such as Michael Caine , Cillian Murphy , and Christian Bale , who have been part of multiple Nolan projection , other actors reflect in their only coaction with him and deserve to come back for a second outing . Christopher Nolan ’s movies are some of the most awaited films of modern times , and he must collaborate with performers who he has a good data track platter with .

The best Nolan moviesfeatured incredible committal to writing and compelling narratives , but the characters ’ performances were just as all-important an aspect of what made his celluloid so successful . Nolan has a natural endowment for choosing amazing histrion to work with some performers , such as Guy Pease inMemento , who give iconic carrying out that merit to be repeated in an upcoming film . There are lots ofactors who Nolan has knead with just one clip who should be in his next movie .

10Guy Pearse

Leonard Shelby in Memento (2000)

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Guy Pearse excelled as the lead in Christopher Nolan ’s early career triumphMemento . As a non - linear story that explored memory board and verity , Mementowas a psychological thriller that showcased Nolan as a music director of typical gift , and it was a shame the two did not continue play together after the plastic film that helped establish them in Hollywood . Nolan himself praised Pearse ’s operation as Leonard Shelbywhich he say was unappreciated ( viaGuardian . ) “ He certainly never got the identification for his performance that I did for my screenplay - which is unfortunate because he convey so much to it , ” Nolan said .

9Al Pacino

Will Dormer in Insomnia (2002)

Insomniawas a riveting psychological dramatic event that paired Christopher Nolan with one of the capital doer who ever lived , Al Pacino . An often - underrated film for both of them , Pacino and Nolan worked well together , andit would be marvellous to see them sour together again . deplorably , Pacino has been in his fair share of tough moviessince work with Nolan . However , his recent collaboration with Martin Scorsese forThe Irishmanshowcased he still had what it takes to make thought-provoking cinema and to see him star in a new Nolan movie is exactly the type of late - career victory Pacino motivation .

8Hugh Jackman

Robert Angier in The Prestige (2006)

Hugh Jackman was devilishly watchable in the illusion level full of twirl and turns that was Christopher Nolan’sThe Prestige . As one ofJackman ’s undecomposed persona , The Prestigecemented Jackman as a serious actor outside his iconic portrayal of Wolverinein theX - Menfranchise and as a performer willing to tap into complex and psychologically rich roles . A reunification between Jackman and Nolan for his next movie would be an exciting chance to showcase how much both of them have grow over the past nearly 20 twelvemonth .

7Scarlett Johansson

Olivia Wenscombe in The Prestige (2006)

Christopher Nolan stated that he was “ very great ” for Scarlett Johansson to take the part of Olvia Wenscombe inThe Prestige(viaIGN ) and that it sour out well because “ she just have a go at it the lineament . ” With one successful collaboration under their whang , it would make common sense for Nolan and Johansson to team up up once again for his next film , rather in a leading role this time . Nolan has yet to make a film with a female protagonistand if he make up one’s mind to go this path for his next movie , then Johansson has already showcased the range to make it work .

6Andy Serkis

Mr. Alley in The Prestige (2006)

As an actor make out for playing computer - generated character , Andy Serkis step outside this surface area for his live - military action role as Nikola Tesla ’s assistant , Mr. Alley inThe Prestige . This was a pocket-sized but important role that set up the forbidding illusions determine inThe Prestige , andit would be not bad to see Serkis team up with Nolan againfor his next moving-picture show . Perhaps if Nolan made another boastful - budget CGI spectacle standardised toInceptionandTenet , Serkis could showcase his natural endowment for motion capture acting and portray a theatrical role like theLord of the RingsGollum orPlanet of the ApesCaesar .

5Leonardo DiCaprio

Dom Cobb in Inception (2010)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan together felt like a no - brainer whenInceptionwas released . As one of the most acclaimed films ever made whose ending is still suppose about more than a tenner later , to see Nolan and DiCaprio reunite for another movie would palpate like a major cinematic event . Whether it ’s another mind - bending sci - fi film likeInception , or something else entirely , DiCaprio has the compass to tackle even the most complex Nolan story , and it would be capital if the duo could explicate an ongoing make family relationship standardized to DiCaprio ’s with Martin Scorsese .

4Matthew McConaughey

Joseph Cooper in Interstellar (2014)

Having just number off the back of his Academy Award - winning carrying out inDallas Buyers Club , Matthew McConaughey demonstrate himself as one of today ’s most exciting contemporaneous actor with his carrying out in Christopher Nolan’sInterstellar . The sensibilities of McConaughey and Nolan worked well togetherand to see them collaborate once again on Nolan ’s next movie would sure make for an insightful , level-headed , and intense experience . WhileMcConaughey ’s former - career resurgencehas taken something of a inclination in recent year , a novel Nolan movie might be just what it ask to get it back on track .

3Harry Styles

Alex in Dunkirk (2017)

Former One Direction starHarry stylus made his acting entry in Christopher Nolan’sDunkirkwhere he proved he just might have what it takes to have a successful and interesting life history in Hollywood . Having since joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a brusk appearance inEternals , starred in the controversial filmDon’t Worry Darling , and establish his dramatic side inMy Policeman , next up Styles should once again reunify with Nolan . As an up - and - coming actor with serious star electric potential , Style could join other iconic performers like Christian Bale , Leonardo DiCaprio , and Cillian Murphy , as the confidential information in a Nolan - direct masterpiece .

2Robert Pattinson

Neil in Tenet (2020)

Robert Pattinson play with Christopher Nolan just once on the science fiction military action thrillerTenet . However , the two have the potential to create a very interesting on-going partnership if they teamed up once again on Nolan ’s next film . Pattinson has repeatedly showcased himself in recent years as an histrion willing to take chances and explore challenging roles , such as the Safdie Brothers’Good Time , Robert Eggers’The Lighthouse , and Matt Reeves’The Batman . IfNolan could utilize Pattinson ’s talent for intense experimentation , substantial commitment to his roles , and unique characterization , they could produce a really special film .

1Robert Downey Jr.

Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer (2023)

Robert Downey Jr. delivered an telling performance and showcased his reach in Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer . Playing against elan , Downey show he still had what it takes to tackle movies outside the superhero genreand received serious vital acclaim for his nuanced portrait of Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss . Downey was clearly proud of his carrying into action as he calledOppenheimer“the best film I ’ve ever been in ” ( viaDeadline ) and it would only make sense for him andChristopher Nolanto work together again on his next picture and keep their telling collaboration .

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