Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, 'Oppenheimer,' has received a staggering 13 nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards. The film, a sprawling American saga centered around J. Walter Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb, has been considered a frontrunner ever since its acclaimed debut in July. With nominations in almost every creative category, including best director and adapted screenplay, 'Oppenheimer' fell just one nomination short of tying the record for the most Oscar nominations ever.
For Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas, who serves as his producing partner, the news of the nominations came as a pleasant surprise. They had purposely avoided watching the announcement to avoid jinxing their chances. 'Watching the nominations was more than our nerves could take,' Nolan shared with The Associated Press. 'We just had a restless night and slept through.'
