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Actor Cillian Murphy is undoubtedly one of the best actors of this generation. He has showcased his ability to portray complex characters in several hits like,The Dark Knight(2008),Inception(2010), andDunkirk(2017). Fans are very hyped about his performance in Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated movie of 2023,Oppenheimer.
The role of Thomas Shelby in thePeaky BlindersTV series helped him gain a lot of recognition as well as a role in John Krasinski’s movie,A Quiet Place Part II. The first part, which was a commercial success, was released back in 2018, while the second part was released in May 2021.
Cillian Murphy’s performance inPeaky Blindershelped him in getting a role inA Quiet Place Part II
Last year, the final episode ofPeaky Blinders‘ season 6 aired on Netflix. ActorCillian Murphyplayed the iconic role of Thomas Shelby in the series and the story of the Shelby family finally came to an end. It was once revealed that his performance was so good in the show thatJohn Krasinskiwanted him to star in his movie,A Quiet Place Part II. In a past interview, Murphy talked about the opportunity,
“Well, first of all, that’s very kind of him to say that, and I’m glad he took the time to watch the show.”
In the movie, Murphy plays the role of Emmett, and it is an understatement when we say that the actor looked unrecognizable in the movie.
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Cillian Murphy was surprised to seePeaky Blinders‘ popularity
In the interview, Murphy was also asked how does he feel aboutPeaky Blinders‘ popularity. The actor replied,
“We’ve just been doing a junket here in New York, so you get a lot of foreign journalists from Venezuela, Peru, and Japan and people talk about the show and how much they love it. And that is a completely unexpected occurrence for us. Nobody knew this would happen because the show had no advertising; it grew completely just by word of mouth. So I think we’re all really proud of it and delighted that the fans enjoy it so much.”
The first episode ofPeaky Blinderswas dropped on 09 June 2025. Over the course of 9 years, the show managed to become a fan favorite.
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Cillian Murphy gained popularity in the 2000s
Murphy’s first official role came in the 1997 short filmQuando.The actor then appeared in many short films and also bagged several major roles. The shift in his career came in 2005 when he worked with Christopher Nolan inBatman Begins. He played the role of Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow, which was a crucial character in the storyline.
Throughout his career, Cillian Murphy has shown immense commitment to taking on diverse and challenging roles, displaying his range as an actor. With his intense screen presence, nuanced performances, and ability to portray complex characters, Murphy continues to be a highly respected and successful actor in the entertainment industry.
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Source:The Hollywood Reporter
Farhan Asif
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Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
