Blunt, in a chat with PEOPLE, told her costar, “You truly deserve all the respect and admiration.”

Oh, the sheer awe-inspiring presence of Cillian Murphy, the quiet maestro of cinematic brilliance! In a world full of loud conductors, Murphy, with his reserved nature, manages to command attention without even trying. Emily Blunt, in her poetic admiration, declares Murphy the “quietest conductor” who unwittingly steals the show. Apparently, it’s not in his nature to lead; he’s just unintentionally captivating, leaving people spellbound, as if he’s the secret sauce in the cinematic recipe. Bravo, Murphy, for being the unsung hero behind the scenes, or so they claim.

Robert Downey Jr. chimes in, hailing Murphy’s “leadership” and insinuating that he was destined to be at the forefront of grand cinematic experiences. Oh, what a revelation! Apparently, when Murphy walks into a room, people rise to their feet, but when Downey Jr. makes an entrance, it’s just the usual “It’s Tony Stark, but now he’s bald” routine. Such a stark (no pun intended) contrast in reception, clearly highlighting Murphy’s magnetic aura. And let’s not forget the hilarious anecdote about Q&A sessions, where the mere presence of Murphy has the audience on their feet, while Downey Jr. has to settle for the generic Tony Stark comparisons.

As the accolades pour in, it’s hard to miss the obsession with Murphy’s “deep-blue eyes.” According to Matt Damon, working with Murphy is a real challenge because one might find themselves lost in those mesmerizing eyes. It’s almost like a daily struggle to resist the hypnotic gaze, reminiscent of a Billie Eilish song. But Murphy, with his characteristic modesty, dismisses it all, claiming that his eyes aren’t even that blue. Oh, the burden of being the unwitting heartthrob with distractingly ordinary eyes! The cast seems to unanimously agree that while Oppenheimer may be the star, it’s Murphy’s enigmatic eyes that truly steal the spotlight.