Cillian Murphy: News

Born on May 25, 1976, Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor best known for his performance in the television drama series, ‘Peaky Blinders.’ Before starting out as an actor, Murphy was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band ‘The Sons of Mr. Green Genes.’ He made his professional stage debut with the 1996 play ‘Disco Pigs,’ written by Enda Walsh. Between 1996 and 2021, Murphy has appeared in at least 13 theater plays. He made his film debut in 1997 in a short film titled, ‘Quando.’ However, he rose to prominence with the post-apocalyptic horror drama film ’28 Days Later’ (2002). Between 1997 and 2021, Murphy has appeared in more than 30 movies. As of 2021, he has also appeared in five TV Shows. He is the recipient of one GQ UK Award, two Irish Film & Television Awards, and one National Television Award, as of 2021. He has also received one Golden Globe Award nomination.

10 Dec 2024

Danny Boyle

'28 Years Later' trailer: Danny Boyle's film promises zombie madness

The first official trailer for 28 Years Later, the third installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, has dropped.

06 Dec 2024

Danny Boyle

'28 Years Later': First poster features blood-red skulls, biohazard symbol

Sony has unveiled the first poster for the upcoming horror sequel, 28 Years Later.

04 Dec 2024

Books

Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy as Voldemort for HBO series

Ralph Fiennes, famous for playing Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series, has proposed Cillian Murphy as a good choice to play the villain in the upcoming HBO TV series.

06 Nov 2024

Ben Affleck

Cillian Murphy's 'Small Things Like These'—Plot, Cast, India release date

Lionsgate unveiled the trailer and release dates for the much-anticipated film Small Things Like These, starring Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy.

11 Oct 2024

Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024

Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 on Friday.

10 Oct 2024

BBC

Stephen Graham confirms role in Netflix's 'Peaky Blinders' movie: Report

Stephen Graham, famous for his role in Line of Duty, has confirmed his role in the upcoming Netflix movie Peaky Blinders.

26 Sep 2024

Birmingham

Tim Roth joins Cillian Murphy in Netflix's 'Peaky Blinders' movie

Oscar nominee Tim Roth has been announced as the latest addition to the star-studded cast of Netflix's Peaky Blinders movie.

29 Aug 2024

Netflix

Barry Keoghan joins Cillian Murphy in Netflix's 'Peaky Blinders' movie

Barry Keoghan, the Oscar-nominated actor known for his roles in The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn, has reportedly been cast in the upcoming Peaky Blinders feature film on Netflix.

26 Jul 2024

Netflix

Rebecca Ferguson joins Cillian Murphy in 'Peaky Blinders' film

Rebecca Ferguson, acclaimed for her performances in Dune and Silo, among others, has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, reported Deadline.

05 Jun 2024

Netflix

Cillian Murphy-led 'Peaky Blinders' officially set for big screen adaptation

The acclaimed British crime drama series Peaky Blinders is set to extend its narrative into a film adaptation, premiering on Netflix.

18 May 2024

Sony Pictures

Cillian Murphy returning for '28 Years Later'? Sony says yes!

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy is confirmed to make a surprising return in the upcoming horror movie 28 Years Later, as revealed by Sony Pictures's chairman Tom Rothman during a recent interview at the Cannes Film Festival.

05 May 2024

Netflix

NewsBytes Recommends: Cillian Murphy's 'Red Eye'—smart, surprising, consistently engrossing 

We are no strangers to Academy Awardee Cillian Murphy's range of talents, showcased repeatedly through massive tentpole projects such as Oppenheimer, the Batman trilogy, and Peaky Blinders.

25 Apr 2024

Netflix

Cillian Murphy's forgotten 'Anna' tops Netflix charts years after release

Cillian Murphy's 2019 action thriller, Anna, is experiencing a resurgence on Netflix despite its initial underwhelming box office performance.

21 Apr 2024

Ireland

Cillian Murphy clinches Best Actor Award at Irish Academy Awards

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy's awards season marathon finally crossed the finish line with a Best Actor win at the 21st Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) ceremony.

08 Apr 2024

Danny Boyle

Charlie Hunnam might star in Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later'

Charlie Hunnam, best known for his role in Sons of Anarchy, is reportedly in talks to join the cast of the much-anticipated sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later.

26 Mar 2024

Hollywood

Universal Pictures obtains Cillian Murphy's 'Blood Runs Coal' adaptation rights

Universal Pictures has successfully obtained the adaptation rights to Mark A. Bradley's book, Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America.

22 Mar 2024

Peaky Blinders

Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby in 'Peaky Blinders' film

Academy Award-winner Cillian Murphy is set to return as Tommy Shelby in the forthcoming film version of the hit BBC series Peaky Blinders.

11 Mar 2024

Christopher Nolan

Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' wins Best Actor, Best Director 

The highly awaited 96th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 10 (early morning on March 11 in India).

11 Mar 2024

Academy Awards

Academy Awards 2024: Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor for 'Oppenheimer'

Cillian Murphy has clinched the Best Actor Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards for his outstanding portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic Oppenheimer.

25 Feb 2024

Hollywood

2024 SAG Awards: 'Oppenheimer' to 'The Bear,' complete winners list

Months after the historic Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike that halted Hollywood productions ended, the 30th annual SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday night (local time).

23 Feb 2024

Christopher Nolan

'Oppenheimer' India OTT release details are here

Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed film, Oppenheimer, featuring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb, is set for an OTT release in India. The movie is set to drop on JioCinema on March 21 in both English and Hindi languages.

19 Feb 2024

BAFTA

Historic firsts at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards

The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards—held at London's Royal Festival Hall—turned out to be a memorable affair for reasons more than one.

19 Feb 2024

BAFTA

BAFTA: Cillian Murphy becomes first Irish Best Actor awardee

This Hollywood award season's favorite man, Cillian Murphy, made history as the first Irish actor to clinch the Best Actor award at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).

19 Feb 2024

BAFTA

BAFTA 2024 winners: Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan honored

The glamorous, glittery, and star-studded BAFTA Awards 2024 took place on Sunday night (early Monday morning here) at London's Royal Festival Hall.

18 Feb 2024

Hollywood

BAFTA predictions: These Hollywood actors, films can win big

The global film awards season is underway in full swing.

31 Jan 2024

BBC

'Sherlock' to 'Pride and Prejudice': Best IMDb-rated BBC shows 

With the rise of OTT platforms worldwide and the ease of access, the shows backed by British government-funded channel BBC have garnered global fans over the years.

25 Jan 2024

Japan

'Oppenheimer' to premiere in Japan after Oscars; release date inside

Oppenheimer has sent waves across the world and emerged to be one of the best films of 2023.

25 Jan 2024

Hollywood

Oscars 2024: Know all about the 10 Best Picture nominees

The 96th annual Academy Awards is all set to premiere on March 10 and the nominations are finally out.

17 Jan 2024

Hollywood

Oscars prediction: Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan poised to win 

Hollywood's awards season—currently underway in all its glory—is leading up to the biggest night in the world of cinema—the Academy Awards.

11 Jan 2024

Danny Boyle

'28 Years Later': Danny Boyle-Alex Garland reunite for proposed trilogy

The creative minds behind the 2002 horror hit 28 Days Later, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, are joining forces once more for an exciting sequel, titled 28 Years Later.

08 Jan 2024

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globes 2024: Lily Gladstone, Ali Wong become record-breaking winners

The 81st Golden Globe Awards took place on January 7 at 8:00pm ET (January 8, 6:30am IST onwards).

06 Jan 2024

BAFTA

2024 BAFTA longlists: 5 films that bagged most nods

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has released the longlists for the 2024 BAFTA Awards.

23 Nov 2023

OTT releases

'Oppenheimer' to 'Squid Game: The Challenge': Here's your weekend watchlist

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend entertainment journey as we bring you a curated list of unmissable shows and movies on various OTT platforms.

21 Nov 2023

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' heads to OTT: When, where to watch

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer—released in theaters on July 21—is set for its digital release.

13 Oct 2023

Florence Pugh

'Little Women' to 'Oppenheimer': Florence Pugh's best performances

In a short career of less than a decade, Florence Pugh has established herself as one of the best actors of her generation by starring in a wide range of roles in a variety of genres.

26 Sep 2023

Peaky Blinders

'Peaky Blinders' to 'The Sopranos': Must-watch mafia, gangster shows

Whether it's the ruthless streets of New Jersey, the drug-infested alleys of Colombia, or the dark corners of London, if you love to be immersed in tales of crime lords, family dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of power, look no more!

15 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Peaky Blinders' to 'Locke': Tom Hardy's top performances

Most of us know Tom Hardy for his brilliant roles as Peaky Blinders's Alfie Solomons, Marvel's Venom, or Batman's nemesis Bane, but did you know he began his career with the British reality TV show Make Me a Supermodel?

14 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Peaky Blinders': Iconic scenes from Cillian Murphy's crime drama series 

Led by Cillian Murphy, Peaky Blinders is one of BBC's greatest series.

29 Aug 2023

OTT releases

Know when to watch Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' on OTT

Oppenheimer is one of the milestone movies of this year. The critically acclaimed film is one of the most-watched movies and has emerged to be a commercial success.

21 Aug 2023

Christopher Nolan

'The Dark Knight,' 'Oppenheimer': Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing films to date

Known for his intricate narrative and mind-bending concepts, ace British-American filmmaker, Christopher Nolan has crafted cinematic gems that leave a lasting impact on audiences.

17 Aug 2023

OTT releases

Is Cillian Murphy's 'Peaky Blinders' S07 coming? Here's the truth

Netflix's Peaky Blinders is one of the most-watched shows and ever since the release of the sixth season, fans have been eager for the seventh season.

15 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Decoding timeless watch pieces of 'Barbenheimer'

The craze for Barbenheimer, a nickname coined for one of the biggest Hollywood clashes at the box office involving the films Barbie and Oppenheimer in July, is far from over.

10 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth's top films, other than MCU credits

Though he is loved globally for his portrayal of the Marvel superhero character Thor, Hollywood action star Chris Hemsworth has several critically acclaimed films under his name.

11 Aug 2023

Hollywood

'Oppenheimer,' 'Peaky Blinders': Cillian Murphy's acclaimed roles over the years

An artist par excellence, actor Cillian Murphy is known for not just essaying but breathing and living roles to perfection.

10 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Oppenheimer' shows slight growth on weekdays

Christopher Nolan is a generation-defining filmmaker and over the years, he has produced some stellar work on celluloid. His recent release Oppenheimer is considered to be one of the best films of 2023 and the movie has been praised by critics and viewers.

08 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Oppenheimer' is holding the fort strong

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has been one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and it has delivered right. The movie received rave reviews from critics and viewers across the world.

07 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Oppenheimer' grows over the weekend

Oppenheimer has been a raging success and is on a money-minting spree. The film was pitted against Barbie at the worldwide box office and the latter surpassed Oppenheimer gracefully.

04 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Oppenheimer' eyes another eventful weekend in India

Oppenheimer has been a monumental film of 2023 and certainly one of Christopher Nolan's best works. The movie received rave reviews, especially for Cillian Murphy's acting. The movie is pitted against Barbie at the global level and its overall collection has been quite good.

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