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Cillian Murphy skyrocketed to fame due to his role as Tommy Shelby in the BBC period drama show,Peaky Blinders. After the TV series he participated in several projects, but it was the 2023 movie that cemented his name in Hollywood.
Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s genius helped establish the actor’s name in the industry and worldwide. Murphy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this critically acclaimed film. After a year since his Oscar-winning film’s release, the actor is back onscreen with another project. The first appearance of his new movie,Small Things Like Thesejust got released, launching a wave of excitement among fans.
A new look and a new story: Oscar winner’s newest venture
Cillian Murphywon his first-ever Academy Award for Best Actor for his role inOppenheimer.TheChristopher Nolandirectorial movie along with his BBC hit show,Peaky Blinderslaunched the actor into his path to success. Since then fans have been patiently biding time for his next project and it’s coming soon.
First poster for ‘SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE’, Cillian Murphy’s first movie role since ‘Oppenheimer’Read our review:https://t.co/Og0JrIY3Mfpic.twitter.com/HSsQWi9AUN
DiscussingFilm posted the first poster for the actor’s most recent venture,Small Things Like These. Fans on social media have been going gaga over the actor’s return ever since.
Wow amazing 🤩
Cillian Murphy is the best
That’s a great catch, Cillian Murphy’s return to the big screen is highly anticipated!
He killed it in Oppenheimer
I will definitely watch this masterpiece…
The new project is a historical drama film and adapted from the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. The movie is directed byTim Mielantswhile the screenplay is by Enda Walsh. Both have already worked with the28 Days Lateractor.
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A release date for the film has not been confirmed yet, but it premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 26 July 2025. Lionsgate reportedly has access to some of the distribution rights of the movie
What is the new historical adaptation about?
Murphy first collaborated with Mielants when the latter directed a few episodes for his BBC show. On the other hand, Walsh had worked with the actor on several projects, including his 2001 Irish film,Disco Pigs.
According toDiscussingFilm, the actor would be seen essaying the role of Bill Furlong, a coalman who discovers dark secrets of his town’s convent.Emily Watsonwill be seen in the role of a nefarious convent head, presumably in a negative role.
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The original text is published as historical fiction, drawing on the backdrop of a small Irish town set in the 1980s. The element of Magdalene asylums is explored in the text, a real-life institution where ‘promiscuous’ women were punished.
Audiences have faith in the actor’s ability to draw a realistic performance, especially since the subject matter is so grave. The film is sure to become another success in Murphy’s filmography, aiding him to reach new heights in the industry.
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Oppenheimeris currently available to watch on Peacock.
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
