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The Deeper Meaning Behind Murph's Name in 'Interstellar,' Explained

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The deeper meaning behind 'Interstellar' character Murph's name revealed, tying into a widely used scientific law
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  • Murph's name is a reference to the Murphy's Law principle, which states that 'anything that can go wrong will go wrong' - a central theme in the film
  • Director Christopher Nolan intentionally chose the name Murph to foreshadow the character's pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of time and space travel in the movie
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Christopher Nolan, 'Interstellar'
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