Cillian Murphy Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

We interviewed Cillian Murphy at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland about his most iconic characters. Watch as he breaks down his roles in ’28 Days Later, ‘Batman Begins,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Disco Pigs,’ ‘The Wind that Shakes the Barley,’ ‘Peaky Blinders,’ ‘Breakfast on Pluto’ and ‘Sunshine.’
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[@alejandras1901]

it still blows my mind how cillian hasn't won a single emmy for his performance in peaky blinders, every season he tops himself its unbelievable

[@saharz428]

Alejandra S that’s why award shows are a fkn scam and completely media-driven

[@tryit742]

Especially for the last season like? Give this man his flowers. If the Emmys are really about impeccable acting, then they should have recognized him a long time ago smh

[@hikarikumi89]

6:42 which movie

[@Midwesterngrown]

i belive hes won multiple brit and irish awards for the role. makes it tougher for emmys cause it is a mainly uk based show.

[@nasibjadon7886]

@@hikarikumi89 batman

[@asredeye3820]

He is one of the few actors that literally doesn't look like he's acting, he seems like he is becoming the character.

[@grenade_guy]

AS Red eye I know he looks same as ever

[@andyc6542]

“One of the few actors”. Come off it pal - there are a load of actors out there who totally embody the roles they play.

[@Teguh-zx6td]

Yeah, like the face

[@cattlemxn]

@@andyc6542 name them.... ALL OF THEM!

[@andyc6542]

zzZzz zzZzz Every single one of them....AT ONCE!!!

[@edjackson4389]

His acting in Peaky Blinders is beyond good. He makes the show

[@nickbraet7493]

Agreed, though Paul Anderson (Arthur) was also very good in the new season. But yeah, Tommy all the way, that guy is brilliant

[@blanco7726]

Nick Braet Arthurs is sometimes a but cheesy imo but all round great acting

[@fionabaldassarri5766]

100% true!!

[@raphaelpeer546]

no sir he LIVES his role

[@fionabaldassarri5766]

@@raphaelpeer546 right! He was quite good.

[@cuteincolour4289]

He is the epitome of being an actor not a movie star. He's so interesting to watch and the stories he tells with his eyes are interesting.

[@amira3140]

Cillian go for the art, others for fame

[@nofbformeno8414]

Well said!

[@petergriffin4629]

He is one of those actors who just does his job, isn't involved with any scandals, doesn't show up dressed like a hobo or like a peacock and thus doesn't become a talked about super star, but he definitely shaped modern cinema. Great dude.

[@brooklyns4140]

Peter Griffin he’s so interesting and articulate but all around just a good, simple man.

[@ThnksFrThMlk]

No one else could have said it better, Peter Griffin!

[@augustrow4047]

Lol a hobo or a peacock lmfaooooo

[@petergriffin4629]

@@augustrow4047 my pleasure.

[@x.invictus6597]

His vocabulary at times impressed me, his personality also fascinates me, if you see him in other interviews when he's not talking he's got that 1000 mile stare but he still listens to what's going on, he also mostly keeps to himself and always puts on strong performances; that's why we appreciate him I guess.

[@dheevesh16]

He is nothing like Thomas Shelby in real life, not even his real accent is close. Yet, he is so natural in his role, even his accent is spot on. What an amazing actor!

[@hotgirlsteppa]

I know right ... very interesting

[@dylanhealy8126]

Well Cillian is Irish, and Thomas Shelby is an Irish-gypsy

[@Mruninteresting]

Dylan Healy Shelby is English Gypsy.

[@Saskaruto16]

His American accent is really interesting as well. He's clearly very good at accents.

[@champflowahbomb7630]

I know! Cillian is actually so funny and optimistic in real life. He seems like he has a great laugh at everything

[@finaljustice3848]

Cillian Murhpy is prime example of age like fine wine. As he got older his features only became augmented with age.

[@moistydoooood]

well being rich helps with keeping good looks

[@faithturner7470]

@@moistydoooood whatcha tryna say ?

[@moistydoooood]

Faith Turner spas, stress free life, time, botox, surgeries, expensive skin care, time to workout and money for a healthy diet, dieticians, personal trainers.

[@maximilianbeno3663]

@@moistydoooood dude you tried to sound smart but only ended up being a fool

[@moistydoooood]

Maximilian Beno if thats what you think trying to sound smart is like-you must be even more of a fool.

[@coolness6595]

His accent diversity is also very under appreciated, truly a brilliant actor .

[@vac4ncy]

he's so good at it its so insane..

[@Windds]

@@heffe1557 they just like cillian

[@share_accidental]

true! i just watched him in oppenheimer, if i didn’t know who cillian murphy was, i would’ve thought he was actually american!

[@lillymsf5946]

Like Benedict Cumberbatch, somehow the American accent suits him better lol

[@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks]

@@lillymsf5946 Wimbledon Tennismatch?

[@edgeofsevnteen]

His role in peaky blinders was made for him, no one else could play Thomas Shelby Edit: and look as good doing it!

[@PoksIllest]

I could 3 actors who could play that role. 1. Cillian Murphy 2. Cillian Murphy 3. Cillian Murphy

[@shubhamsaha3671]

@@PoksIllest name*

[@remisinai]

Daniel Day-Lewis, Joaquin Phoenix..?

[@shubhamsaha3671]

@@remisinai obviously they are excellent actors too but then you can name Cillian could've played joker (i think it'd have been good too) but we don't think like that I mean sometimes actors are not replaceable like rdj in iron man, there are many more examples (I mean thank god Tom cruise didn't accepted the script for iron man 1), just think! Btw i hope you know tom cruise was initially offered the role of iron man.

[@Navible]

Hmmm i think i could name some actors like Jude Law, Robert Pattinson or Christian Bale. but Cillian’s character and his accent definitely makes it as a whole. He is perfect 👌

[@fat_old_sun]

His eyes are weirdly very gentle and very cruel at the same time.

[@RougeMaire]

Savoy Truffle Irish eyes are like that a lot :3

[@Beneficialitificul]

Another reason he worked well as Scarecrow. His acting and those eyes presents a very approachable man on the surface, with an underlying cold and steely persona.

[@elliemorrow5306]

@@Beneficialitificul I think that's a great observation, I never thought of that but it makes so much sense now especially given how central a role his eyes play in his portrayal of the character. The role was perfect for him without anyone knowing it would be perfect for him.

[@louise-yo7kz]

@Savoy Truffle, great observation

[@Zlittlepenguin]

He probably has the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen a human being have. They’re a soft, piercing blue.

[@nakisakarymbai5574]

Where is his Oscar? This man is so underrated

[@ghostofdeath663]

That's better than being overblown with hype and people hate him later on

[@guntherbeckman1257]

@@ghostofdeath663 agreed

[@frigginirishloons]

It's the roles he chooses

[@modivic9570]

Because he never picked blockbuster leading role or even supporting actor

[@ashtonpierce3109]

He’s an amazing actor but honestly he hasn’t been in a dominant enough of a role to earn an Oscar, like even in movies like Batman he was amazing but he wasn’t the main villain, if they gave oscars to TV shows tho then ofc he would get one for Peaky blinders

[@Beedulgi99]

Cillian is one of those rare actors that can perfectly portray any role: protagonist, antagonist, romantic hearthrob, psychopathic villian, traumatized soldier, charismatic gangster. Man is a chameleon of an actor and he is always able to bring a new side of him to the big screen.

[@jahidhosssin54456]

He is gonna play Oppenheimer

[@Tonycillian5]

And I love how he can play the very charismatic strong guys in Peaky Blinders but then play very weak and sort of frightened characters in Inception and 28 Days Later

[@francineellis]

his range is incredible.

[@mariaanitaisabelleuy9744]

​@@Tonycillian5 I love his beautiful diamond eyes he's so hot ❤️‍🔥

[@share_accidental]

@@jahidhosssin54456& he did an amazing job 🖤

[@emilythwaits4224]

He’s so articulate and genuine. What an underrated artist.

[@brooklyns4140]

emily thwaits he is, it makes me sad because that’s what I want in a man and there aren’t many like that 😂

[@ZrankFappaH]

He’s up there as one of the highest paid actors. Definitely not underrated, at least not underrated in the areas that matter.

[@didlydoo7029]

RipCity how is he exactly

[@ellothere1011]

RipCity how?

[@nicolasyacar7181]

He's a Hollywood actor, why you think that's underrated?

[@Simskii]

Thomas shelby is really good at playing Cillian Murphy.

[@ami-do5ku]

Exacly

[@lindildeev5721]

I think it's actually Doctor Crane.

[@Laladust]

Pig is good at playing Cillian Murphy.

[@watchmework.21]

Facts

[@abramsullivan7764]

I think Jim is really brilliant as Cillian Murphy.

[@ettabrooke6098]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard him speak this much as himself.

[@grace-yz2sr]

There is another half-hour interview with him. Check it out!

[@grace-yz2sr]

@@TheWuMyster Sorry, only 12 minutes, my memory seems to have deceived me...

[@datacorz]

Check the BUILD series interview too , it s very good.

[@anneamargemallow]

Brooke B same. i love his accent

[@carlrs15]

it's a testament to him that he spends most of it mentioning and complimenting the people he worked with

[@13Xerro]

Nolan clearly thinks so very highly of Cillian, keeps him bringing him back. I’m really glad Nolan finally made a film with Cillian as the lead, I look forward to the Oppenheimer film.

[@aimanrashidi2426]

I'm sure working with Nolan is hard and challenging based on how he likes to direct his films. So, when Nolan offered a role in his new film to an actor that had worked with him before, you know the actor did great. It's like your Tinder match texted you for a second date

[@highlyindian4162]

@@aimanrashidi2426 explain Harry Styles

[@aimanrashidi2426]

@@tom_selleck i mean, who tf don't have a crush on him 😂

[@picodrift]

Oppenheimer does not disappoint

[@EmilStevens]

This man is such an underrated actor. He’s just brilliant!

[@-foxredstar555-5]

Yeah, agree

[@jerryv9050]

Absolutely

[@TheCrouchingZebra]

@RipCity *pale lips

[@rdwinter1115]

@RipCity WHAT

[@joakimjohnsson1020]

Stop saying people are "underrated" when they are one of the most beloved actors out there lol.

[@Cornberry]

Cillian and Hardy. Two I can’t get enough of, especially together.

[@hevmolina]

I don't consider myself fully straight because of those two alone

[@bajamaliknindza440]

shelby and solomons

[@thanosnoctem4473]

@@hevmolina You ain't the only one

[@seb7120]

@@hevmolina same right here

[@EvanSolomonBerger]

I lost my mind when Tom hardy showed up in Peaky Blinders

[@noguey756]

i’m so happy i started watching peaky blinders during quarantine

[@danielalia239]

Same

[@hadeswilliams4634]

Me too. It's a really good show better than The Money Heist

[@user-hw9sc5is7y]

YES

[@МихаилСмирнов-л9ц9м]

Saaame

[@Refinnej21]

That's me right now! Started one week ago, never heard any ads about Peaky Blinders but it's soo fascinating and interesting! I'm in a possession🙈😊

[@nomad1517]

He's a guy who looks like a model, but plays some seriously dark roles. And really captures the insanity or emotions the film wants. Like in 28 days, he really played a man trying to survive a nightmare. Very realistic. He's a very talented actor. Very rare to have an actor with his looks not be top of the tabloids.

[@mikecleveland7042]

Don't confuse 28 Days for 28 Days Later! 😆

[@thewildbruce5612]

Yeah. Cillian Murphy was incredible in 28 Days Later! It's still my favorite Cillian movie to this day! 😁👍🏻

[@brettwright6504]

He is very handsome but also has that mentally unstable look

[@ebriggs3498]

They are not even talking about Stranger on a Plane? That was frightening!

[@agashihee]

he actually did do model shoots!

[@tommy49er]

His accent control is amazing, I never would have guessed his normal voice after seeing him in the Nolan Batman’s.

[@Acidic25624]

Nolan’s Batman*

[@t_t9964]

@@Acidic25624 Nolan Wayne

[@brendan4425]

Listen to Christian bale’s real accent it’s nothing like his Batman

[@tkrewz]

I believe Christian bale is British right?

[@wahid6984]

@@tkrewz think it's an Irish accent

[@ramoladsilva]

His face is so inhumanly attractive I can't describe it

[@jotap6961]

Yes....so good... beautiful

[@Lifestyle-vk1cm]

Take a look at his wive and reply then

[@GrainneMhaol]

@@Lifestyle-vk1cm Yes, still attractive.

[@Lifestyle-vk1cm]

Grainne Mhaol i doesnt mean him..

[@GrainneMhaol]

@@Lifestyle-vk1cm I know exactly what you meant.

[@user-sr9jq1fh7s]

thank you, GQ, for this 30 minutes of cillian talking. it has cured my depression.

[@bebobae575]

Lmao

[@carlvercetti3597]

I'm sorry son but thats how depressing works😐

[@laila21.]

@@carlvercetti3597 I- I think they know that

[@kacperkaminski3620]

@@carlvercetti3597 its a joke carl

[@warwick4208]

Big facts.

[@dab1632]

Just finished Peaky Blinders and man….I can’t put into words how incredible this show is. Tommy Shelby is a generational character played by the most under rated actor of all time. Couldn’t be more sad it’s over!!

[@thecooldude5677]

there is gonna be a peaky blinders movie

[@brandonhighlander743]

Yes I just finished it tonight and have already restarted it because Cillian portrays this character so solidly

[@set7618]

cillian is basically the modern day of GODFATHER through thomas shelby

[@elizabethc2496]

Lucky he’s fully rated now ❤.

[@goldmansachs6412]

Cillian In a nutshell: *Chris called me up*

[@Aemond2024]

lol

[@Viarco9]

"...and Tom Hardy..."

[@TheAnnamal0]

Lol no doubt. Thank goodness he went to try out for Batman.

[@helloworld-jn5dz]

He's such an underrated actor. He is able to clearly portray the scene with just his eyes and facial expressions.

[@Bbclark18]

I think that’s why Tommy is so great to watch. If you’re not paying attention to him you can miss a lot of his emotions. I especially love when him and Alfie/ Tom Hardy are together, they play off each other so well.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Underrated doesn’t mean what you think it means. The man has been nominated for and won many awards. Literally the opposite of underrated.

[@onceblink4495]

He is not underrated. He has worked with many amazing directors, has gotten so many roles and is very well recognised in film acting industry. He just prefers his life to be really private and doesn't has any social media accounts...

[@amysisters5163]

He's perfect...my favorite ever. 😍

[@JaredN2424]

That’s why he’ll make a perfect doctor doom. The eyes

[@YouNoob93]

0:22 Disco Pigs 2:45 28 Days Later 5:58 Batman Trilogy 10:27 Inception 14:45 The Wind that Shakes the Barley 16:27 Dunkirk 18:42 Peaky Blinders 25:00 Breakfast on Pluto 27:11 Sunshine

[@brettwright6504]

Are the movies brought up In chronological order? Like is disco pigs his oldest movie and was sunshine his most recent?

[@YouNoob93]

@@brettwright6504 No, Sunshine came out in 2007 and many of the other films here are newer than that

[@Michaeltube1]

Thank you

[@aamagnus52]

Thank u

[@complete_julian2706]

W manz

[@djquinn11]

Men like him, women love him, and he isn’t full of himself. Great talent.

[@hellothere7135]

@Unknown Doggo 🤨

[@mads_nature]

@Unknown Doggo don't forget about the nonbinary folks! we also love him.

[@specialknees6798]

“Women want him, men want to be him”

[@Ken-su7dk]

I p

[@HaHeiX]

@@mads_nature you mean women or men

[@tru853]

Still can’t believe he’s been acting for over 20 years now

[@jacoballen5773]

doesn't look it ay

[@aliciastrong9635]

Jacob Allen no he doesn’t he looks exactly the same😃

[@dankohunter2705]

twenty*

[@gabrielxhg]

Took 30 years to become an overnight success

[@JoJohXD]

I still cant believe in those 20 years he can do 20ish to 50ish easily

[@jiyu9277]

This is the most comfortable I've ever seen Cillian in an interview situation

[@will-gk6ei]

Jiyū there’s nobody else to say something stupid for him to react to 😂

[@luketheluke403]

Chillian!

[@GaelinW]

I was thinking the same thing. I've never seen him so engaged in an interview. Though on the other hand no one is asking him stupid questions about his favorite emoticons.

[@meep9963]

Fr, I hope he does more because of this!

[@madboss7350]

Hard to believe that this video has 3 million more views than the population of Ireland. Proud to be Irish with people like cillian representating us

[@madboss7350]

@Ilfat you're right. It's werid, possibly a posh accent

[@missingno88]

@Lombardia Cork

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Awwwww, what a lovely thing to say 🥰😘💖 I'm so happy he's making your Island proud 💝

[@rowanmelton7643]

How do you feel about Connor Mcgregor representing you though?

[@Wazeirmo]

@@rowanmelton7643 nothing wrong with Connor

[@fmca96]

When Cillian is talking about acting it’s not all poncy and fake, it’s measured and intelligent

[@Zuwwar]

I totally agree Fran

[@phlearze]

Err, when is he ever ponsy and fake?!

[@BelairUSN]

This is a video about him and his most iconic roles, but he spends his time admiring the directors and the people involved in making the movies Throw him in with Betty White and Keanu Reeves, we must protect them

[@FailureToFighter]

By order of the Peaky Fookin Blinders

[@udasgupta601]

Couldn't agree more!!❤

[@lenkajunova7419]

And Ryan Reynolds!

[@burpie3258]

@Jack Evans LMAO

[@aishah9689]

not keanu hes a zionist

[@earlay02]

Why cillian makes me feel im awful in english. Dude he has amazing vocabulary

[@lehcaraz1]

Both of his parents were in education. Mother was a French teacher.

[@Philocyb1n]

so open a book son

[@vernapitout3166]

Cillian is Beautiful😙

[@DaCarnival]

To be fair, it sounds like you are not a native english speaker, with that many grammar and spelling errors in two sentences. So it makes sense Cillian is a lot better...

[@nuriyaadam6651]

@@DaCarnival people don't go around using words like "acquiesce" . He does have an amazing vocabulary ,and it is not being fair to say that this person does not sound like a native speaker just over a comment

[@jhonanovero7216]

“I’m speaking like an Irishman.” Love that for him iykyk 🇮🇪💚🤍🧡

[@notjk3661]

knowing how Cillian likes his privacy and barely does any interviews, i am both surprised and happy that he agreed to do one w GQ, and a 30 min one no less!!

[@kirstycoo97]

I was surprised too but I think he agreed to this because it purley focuses on the films and his performaces in other things and it doesn't really go into any personal detail so I think thats why he was comfortable with it.

[@thepurpz]

That, and because he has the new season of Peaky Blinders out and exposure helps bring audiences in 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@thelivingdead6820]

@@thepurpz He just had to wait to do this until the fifth season. lol

[@SwadianKnight101]

Min Diminies is that a certain Korean person I see in your profile picture 🤔

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate his chiseled face.

[@matilda6851]

He’s gorgeous honestly

[@amp4105]

my nose is chiseled by the gods themselves

[@JenryBeja]

😆

[@lukeytron]

I met him in person once. I was hetrosexual before that meeting; now I am not sure.

[@brandonkey181]

Hes like a male Angelina Jolie

[@nikklemencic7373]

It’s just crazy how good he plays Thomas Shelby, I’t just seems like he’s playing himself.

[@muhamadazim1678]

Peaky Fooking Blinders 🤣

[@alexandersacranie7271]

Go GGG

[@alexandersacranie7271]

Big Drama Show

[@GeelDePedra]

It's even better than that, he has said he is nothing like Thomas Shelby, making it even more impressive. He's my favourite actor by far

[@3103-q6z]

he’s just so good at acting it makes me a little sad when i remember he isn’t tommy shelby ngl

[@kinematics6]

He has 0 competition for the Oscar this year in my opinion, He murdered it. Always found him an amazing actor.

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

My vocabulary increased by 30% after watching this video. Cillian is amazing.

[@meddahi3194]

What were those difficult words he used please I could not get them

[@nhitnut]

@@meddahi3194 alchemy, walop.... Reluctant... Visceral... And many more

[@xSnowboardStarzx]

@@meddahi3194 acquiesce?

[@miks_w8945]

American?

[@biktorito]

If you pay attention he tried really really hard to not say simple words when describing situations or ideas

[@haiderh042]

Nolan needs to give him a main role in his movie 💥💥

[@yani2499]

He would've made a better batman.

[@HonestlyUnhinged]

What movie

[@steveh2418]

The tiniest Batman. Have you seen his screen test? It’s school picture day.

[@kingmaliik422]

No nolan need some diversity hin his films

[@declanfoley7562]

@@steveh2418 have you seen what bale naturally looks like, just as skinny

[@apaladinoflight305]

The level of knowledge he shows in here about past projects, demonstrates how invested and passionate he is about the roles he plays; definitely knows what he is talking about

[@kristi.s9922]

Breakfast on Pluto was a movie where Cillian Murphy stole my heart. You can smell, feel and breath the person he is portraying. It's like a smooth river that takes you in it's flow and never let's go. Very enjoyable, very intense, also scary.

[@hamzadbz1]

with great cheek bones comes great responsibility

[@frodobaggins6450]

Imagine being an actor at a level where Nolan calls you up for a role

[@A_O_Leary]

Frodo Baggins *multiple roles

[@michaelmadrazo2998]

Leonardo, Tom Hardy and Cillian

[@frodobaggins6450]

@@michaelmadrazo2998 and Michael Caine

[@michaelmadrazo2998]

@@frodobaggins6450 oh yeah forgot about him lol

[@al8731]

By order of the peaky fookin blinders

[@yasinkaradogan9653]

We need a Christopher Nolan movie with Cillian in the main role.

[@mariammosashvili4150]

This!!!

[@petergriffin2022]

Definitely

[@sithsaiyan4529]

YES!

[@sometimesidontunderstand0029]

PETITION!!!@!

[@pronobb8104]

Nolan really likes him so I wouldn't be surprised

[@amandanies3174]

And now Cillian can add "Oppenheimer" to this great list. I can't wait to see what other projects he'll be a part of. He's really a fantastic actor, but he's also a genuinely kind and humble person. I love how shy he is and doesn't strive for fame and attention, yet he loves what he does. And his eyes are absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

[@GoricaNikolin]

Half an hour of Cillian Murphy being himself is my ideal evening.

[@User-wt9jk]

Gorica Nikolin my ideal evening would be half an hour of... nvm

[@KyuuKirigaya]

I legitimately skipped school just to watch this in peace

[@atacina]

Kyuu Kirigaya LOL

[@ronanoloingsigh5251]

He's so much better in this kind of setting rather than those cringey american talk shows

[@flamingomingo9810]

Rónán Ó Corráin the majority of those talk shows that he goes on are british but I get what you mean

[@yodad811]

Ah, Thomas Shelby talking about his different disguises.

[@wozw4ld912]

CDJJKEFKF UNDERRATED COMMENT

[@breanna34]

Sir I want to kiss your whiskers and cute pink nose

[@gamerofgames108]

😂

[@anydaynow01]

22:45 was when his greatest disguise was revealed as an immortal hero to the British underclass.

[@SeanyBoyyyyyyyy]

Lmaoo

[@8523wsxc]

Playing Scarecrow and being way scarier without the mask is a really awe-inspiring achievement.

[@marcktoledo8547]

righttt

[@popoffpeppar]

Yes I like that they added that in the movie because in the comics when he doesn’t have the mask on he is not so intimidating. I think him being and intimidating person with and without the mask was a good addition to the character. Especially looking at how Johnathan Crane was already being the Scarecrow

[@lillymsf5946]

He has always been one of my favourite actors ever because he's not yelling and screaming in every role he's in, when emotion has to be portrayed he just FEEEEEELS - you can see it in his big beautiful blue eyes everything that he's thinking and that's just amazing

[@chilinoots]

He is so articulate, speaks so well, makes you want to listen to anything he says

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

I think when people don’t talk a lot generally, when they do talk you listen morw

[@ElviraBby]

I think it's his Irish accent because I feel the same way when I hear Colin Farrell talk

[@user-vg1tt3vg9y]

@@ElviraBby there's no such thing as an Irish accent! Ireland is a big country - many accents!

[@ElviraBby]

@@user-vg1tt3vg9y Sorry I didnt mean to generalize😅 I guess I like Cillian's particular accent and Colin's too

[@triluna0]

“Really, really, really,” Terribly articulate!! No offense, but perhaps you are referring to his elocution. One need neither be well educated, nor especially articulate, in order to be a talented actor. Clearly, Boyle thinks highly of him.

[@MzkZP]

Cillian “Chris called me up” Murphy

[@Syndixal]

😂😂

[@timaglam9140]

He says "chris called me up" like this happens everyday to everybody 😐😂

[@therealestg9]

story of his life

[@miyagispxgues]

our gucci mans haha

[@M.G.Crosses]

accompanied by Tom "Chris called me up" Hardy Tom " Steven and I " Hardy

[@mak8488]

I feel like Cillian is a very self-aware person. The way he thinks about what he is going to say next is very mesmerizing. I've read a few books about people who are self-aware and how they choose their words very precisely. It was a very interesting interview. You get to learn a lot about the actors and how they actually feel about a movie or a certain role. And how it relates to their own life in sort of a "destined way".

[@mads_nature]

absolutely! and he approaches each role with a sort of reverence and compassion for the people whose experiences he is portraying.

[@acrtdfjfk2njcka42]

Do you recommend any books on the topic you mentioned? I'm intrigued

[@benrom916]

Good to know some people appreciate self-aware people. Sometimes it get's confused for insecurity, restraint or awkwardness. I like how you describe it.

[@shivamyk]

@@acrtdfjfk2njcka42 i was gonna type the exact same thing

[@shivamyk]

help my buddy out here please, would ya

[@MrBangbangjim]

He's very unique as an actor and a person. He's different. Very talented and I'm glad to see he's being finally recognized as one of our finest thespians. Hope he gets the Oscar next year.

[@haughsinead]

I love how he’s so good that Christopher Nolan just calls him up

[@aaronnaidooan]

I just started watching Peaky Blinders and this guy is such a brilliant actor

[@Rynnnoo]

Aaron Naidoo *Peaky Fookin Blinders

[@jaimereynolds258]

Love that show. I binge watched it a couple months ago. New season should be on Netflix in a couple days.

[@wolfgang8260]

I’ve loved it since it came out on Netflix 5 years ago

[@bournedrummer]

Only gets better buddy

[@jaimereynolds258]

@@triviasona I know what I will be doing the whole day 😃

[@NoorKhan-wi2de]

His jawline deserves to be in the museum

[@luciasumichrastova4452]

lmao, so true

[@katherinemiller2401]

His whole bone structure tho 😍

[@robertamors6656]

And of course those brilliant eyes!!!

[@bubblegumpeach5662]

And lips😍

[@saharz428]

this thread-

[@zooweemama2460]

He’s so intelligent with the way he understands and views why directors, audiences and himself connect with his performances so much. Seriously brilliant actor!

[@ARS1508]

0:25 - Disco Pigs 2:45 - 28 Days Later 6:00 - Batman Trilogy 10:26 - Inception 14:46 - The wind that shakes the barley 16:27 - Dunkirk 18:42 - Peaky fookin Blinders 25:01 - Breakfast on Pluto 27:11 - Sunshine

[@seagurl9369]

thank you!

[@tirthaslifestyle940]

I love You said Peaky Fookin Blinders instead of the Simple Peaky Blinders! Tommay!😤😤👍

[@fahierz808]

Thanks!

[@evelyn1337]

Peaky fookin blinders😂 I love you

[@ARS1508]

@@evelyn1337 hahahaha 🙈

[@lililee911]

I love the way he chooses to be an actor instead of being a celebrity. truly respect!

[@alexturnerswife2571]

couldnt agree more.

[@sami6998]

very well put !! i've been trying to find a way to describe him and his career to my mom. you phrased it perfectly, thank you !!

[@xkdjdnskdnscndjdj984]

He purely lives for the art

[@Santinho123]

He's obviously still a celebrity but yea.

[@Santinho123]

@Repent to Jesus Christ shut up

[@dmeynicus]

This man has one of the most beautiful cheekbones I've ever seen

[@SwedePotato314]

Which one?

[@BeckiBlack26]

The most beautiful man full stop

[@Kanomi77]

I don't know why "Red Eye" is not mentioned here. He's such a great actor. I love his performances and his ability to express so much with his eyes.

[@tessangelabeck8958]

Cillian has an extensive vocabulary and is very articulate, unlike my impression of many actors who grab my attention.

[@macaronblanc9522]

So true! I could Listen to him forever..as well as looking at his incredibly beautiful face

[@SlickRick4EVER]

Yea, if you knew how the UK actually has a profound educational system as compared to most countries...

[@DylanGucci]

@@SlickRick4EVER he is irish

[@BAlmohsin]

I’ve never seen him with a beard. He is always clean shaven

[@abraxamovic]

TraderAhmed you mean you never saw him with a beard, because what you wrote contradicts itself

[@BAlmohsin]

Ibraheem Talha lmao I just noticed that

[@MalASMR]

It's for his role in The Quiet Place 2

[@orcas800]

He has a beard in the movie Perrier's Bounty if you want to see him with a beard.

[@Jeroenoman]

Growing a beard when you have a jawline like that would be downright criminal.

[@TheKatherina44]

He looks like a Sims character that I create with the best option in every category.

[@rekius328]

Sims eh? Well you just reminded of another beautiful irishman

[@officerk1693]

Lol

[@probablyasleep779]

KVJCJJCJFJFJ BEST COMMENT

[@AlyssiaStrasbourg]

Hahah that’s pretty funny

[@crocomorfo7065]

@@rekius328 Jimmy Pickens?

[@psychologos166]

"Sunshine" is absolutely brilliant peace of art!!! Thank you Cillian for the outstanding performance in this movie ❤

[@jenniferroos1103]

Love that movie so much!

[@Kyra-qn3nh]

He has the babiest baby blue eyes I've ever seen in my life.

[@joshnone477]

right? i cannot stop staring at them!

[@GabrielFlores-rj7fd]

He should be on the “Sexiest man alive” magazine cover

[@Dubaroo99]

Trait of the irish

[@hablin1]

He has the most perfect face 👍

[@Laladust]

"Blue is the colour or love"-Disco Pigs

[@thetruephoenixful]

It's so weird watching Cillian Murphy just talk after watching peaky blinders.

[@sarahkreuzer8259]

I watched all of Peaky Blinders and then watched Batman Begins and could NOT stop laughing at how pathetic Scarecow was compared to Tommy Shelby 😂

[@АсельАсель-ъ3э]

I think I've got a Cillianvirus. Can't stop watching him

[@flala2261]

Saaaame gurl same. He’s So pretty! Those bright Blue eyes and strong Cheekbones etc etc etc ✨

[@nadiafarheen8037]

God same here...Even in dream

[@heathertan3159]

You’re not alone ! Send help !

[@annasid9025]

Same here))

[@arti7604]

Same pinch and I think I am lucky to get that , most handsome man ever

[@dan_ariyaene_2005]

There is something so satisfying about actors living in their country of origin after going mega in Hollywood. I don't know why but I find it comforting.

[@livicco9406]

I like the way this interview is made, it takes time and they let him talk. Especially in contrast to media nowadays, where we are trying to consume as much information in as little time as possible. It's quite soothing to watch.

[@xoxfiftyytwo]

i'm just shocked that his accent in peaky blinders isn't his real accent

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

He's fantastic with accents, I've always known he was Irish (as I am) but I think this is the first time I've heard him speak in his own accent. It's so jarring to hear your own accent coming out of a body that you've associated with so many other voices.

[@ianmullally3483]

@@RealElongatedMuskrat im the exact same, ive a buddy who sounds identical but yet cant sound anything like tommy shelby its mad

[@solokom]

one of my favourite actors since 28 days later. Still much underappreciated and relatively unknown by name. But he'll get an Oscar one day when the right role comes around, that's for sure.

[@dhaddine5472]

solokom Agreed. My favorite modern day actor for sure.

[@raghadb2044]

totally agree!

[@ChrysWhite77]

Cillian Murphy Colin Morgan Both Irish Both have gorgeous cheek bones and beautiful blue eyes Both have no interest in social media Both incredible actors and dedicated to their craft.

[@Robroy12]

Cillian Murphy is Irish

[@tesoro9623]

@@Robroy12 yes thats what he said

[@limpchees]

Their names start with the same letters

[@emilyjackson831]

I could listen to him talk for hours, his voice is so calminggg

[@tommuller2826]

Emily Jackson Single?

[@halberd-3291]

Tom Müller that’s more than a little gross.

[@tommuller2826]

Halberd-3 comparing profile pictures, i have to guess you are a virgin 😉

[@halberd-3291]

Tom Müller ...not sure what that has to do with you creeping on people you don’t even know, but ok. Sure.

[@j.c5078]

I want him to read me a lullaby and I'm a straight man in my 30s.

[@lebastion7104]

Glad he's big now. Been a fan since his Nolan roles

[@readabook5823]

He's actually a very private individual and purposely tried to not be famous. Generally refused any interviews so I'm surprised he did this one.

[@magnolianame8818]

You gotta go way farther back than Nolan man lol

[@stringstaffan4]

I had a genuine wtf moment when I saw his name in such a long interview

[@grace-yz2sr]

@@readabook5823 I think he said yes to this one because it is exclusively about his films and not at all about his personal life.

[@nataliecampbell8737]

@@readabook5823 He usually surfaces like this when he's got something coming up, so I'm excited

[@GoodFellow99]

I can't see enough of Cillian, such a great actor he is. He deserves more and more recognition and appreciation ♥️

[@amredintofik7944]

I hate smoking but whenever thomas shelby smokes it tempts me 😂😂

[@user-hw9sc5is7y]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 me too

[@sethpotts970]

So..... opium..

[@emilioo.7972]

Yea yea me too

[@TheFn414]

For real 😂

[@IDKbruh420]

I tried smoking once just because of how badass he made it look, hated it and never touched it again😅

[@dylanh4236]

I love how cillian talks about his first day on set and being face to face with LEONARDO DICAPRIO and he chooses to talk about the tilting water.

[@lililee911]

this means he was more impressed with Nolan's directing skill than Leo's acting skill

[@dylanh4236]

@@lililee911 I know what it means it’s just funny

[@lionkingistheshit]

Leo is overrated

[@dylanh4236]

@@lionkingistheshit don’t agree bro, his acting in what’s eating Gilbert grape is unworldly

[@aartimishra9321]

I was wondering the same thing like he's just gonna talk abt leo and boom he says the tilting of water

[@Eileen-f9m]

Cillian Murphy is the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@aleta5024]

You should go to Ireland. There are many handsome men like Cillian there.

[@jordankearns699]

Clearly haven’t seen me

[@LegendFTP]

@@jordankearns699 +1

[@SaltyD3plorable]

Agreed!!!!

[@ErinJeanette]

Same

[@maryn8540]

he’s very well spoken and humble. i love how he appreciates the crew and his roles- very professional love him sm

[@minigamercool]

same!

[@Tigris311]

On a gathering storm comes A tall handsome man In a dusty black coat with A red right hand

[@rajeshgirislg]

By order

[@Imgoingtobreakmymonitoriswear]

peaky fooking blinders

[@shajimol600]

By the oda of the peaaaky foooking bloinders says Arthur behind the camera

[@thebatroster]

The fun part is Cilian is actually 5'7. Which is amazing btw

[@eazy5403]

These are not even the lyrics. . .

[@scuderia7683]

Can we just appreciate Chris for calling him for his roles

[@ratgirl669]

batman Chris always knows what’s up 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@redpistola]

Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders has ruined men for me forever. He's the most delicious man to have ever graced the screen!

[@heatherjo989]

Him And Tom Hardy

[@saharz428]

Heather jo alfie?🥶 are you okay

[@dankk2754]

redpistola cringe

[@heatherjo989]

@@dankk2754 lol why is it cringe, mates top class an Brilliant in pb

[@jasmineseiger9551]

Yes. I have never crushed over a celebrity or character, but my god I would abandon my life for Thomas Shelby 😂

[@grant8653]

We need a PART TWO!!!! Cillian must come back to talk about more ICONIC roles! He is part of the Barbenheimer Phenomenon.

[@charlesphilips2045]

I declare that this was a great interview, by order of the Peaky f***ing Blinders.

[@twiitchk1330]

C’mon John let’s go

[@beyto5277]

Charles Philips calm down Arthur the children are scared of ya

[@MoominJeno]

f00king

[@viralslayer8287]

By oda of da PeakY fOOkiNg bLOinderS

[@LL-ow1qt]

@@viralslayer8287 hahaha!

[@FallenAngelRecords]

*Cillian Murphy is the most underrated actor* _and deserves all the love_

[@emyf9197]

So underrated! Excited to see him in a quiet place 2

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

Oh yes! Great casting

[@aboodabulaban2867]

i would not say he is underrated, i mean everyone has been talking about how insanely good he is and he is taking so much credit, what do you mean underrated?

[@emyf9197]

@@aboodabulaban2867 he is still not as much talked about or given meatier roles in movies like tom hardy, brad pitt etc but then again he doesnt care n hates fame n the idea of it. (Which Peaky blinders has given him.) Reason he doesnt do any brand deals, take photo with fans (have a conversation or autograph - sure) etc but there are some rumors of him as the next bond.

[@TK-yk7zb]

Never clicked a video so fast. Cillian is severley underrated.

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

tommy boy Underused? Definitely, underrated? Nah, everyone loves Tommay fookin Shewby.

[@heymrscottwhatyougonnado9916]

Those who know films acknowledge cilian murphys amazing acting. Just because he is not well known in the states, doesnt make him underrated.

[@Ashmos7]

Brilliant actor 👏👏👏

[@Samjie]

Quickly has become one of, if not my favourite actor. Not only is he incredibly talented, but I just love how down to earth he is. I cannot wait to see him in Oppenheimer.

[@thebrickbeat6681]

Just saw Oppenheimer, Cillian should win best actor, he was phenomenal

[@share_accidental]

@@thebrickbeat6681right? his portrayal of oppenheimer was amazing!

[@naqibazimi9371]

@@thebrickbeat6681 Totally true. I just watched it 2 days ago. I am also really hope that he can win the award for the best actor if he got the chance. Best film of 2023 so far.

[@fishstickparty]

His look as Tommy Shelby is about as handsome as anyone can get.

[@deanasophia2468]

Facts he makes me wet

[@Zlittlepenguin]

deana sophia hmm ._.

[@TheAdatto]

@@deanasophia2468 ah thats that smell.

[@tyloraceclough5927]

Christian Grey same. I thought it was my mother cooking bass in the kitchen

[@adriana-ll3zd]

deana sophia ew nobody wants to know that

[@MiMi2oO]

"It's also visually appealing" *proceeds to show a clip of Cillian's face*

[@jamiel6005]

They’re not wrong tho

[@tadeasgubala7576]

That's pretty visually appealing if you ask me

[@elisa.r.g]

Correct.

[@storieswithc]

Yes

[@夢-n4g]

Yes

[@elliex679]

his eyes hold so much emotion, you can physically see the pain. a true actor.

[@NikGushue]

I love how you don't need to specify which part

[@Triggercut92]

Reaching

[@michelleflood8220]

I find them very soulful personally !

[@atacina]

Ellie x he is a beautiful and enriching old soul

[@swanningabout]

Of course it's physical when you see things....

[@marieevelanoie8350]

We see how attached he is to the character of Thomas Shelby...he understands it so well. That's why we love him so much in this role. I love Cillian Murphy, he is so humble and down to earth.

[@heatherjo989]

Should of showed the clip.. NO Fightn "NOO Fakin Fightn! "Pushes waiter" Him & Tom Hardy reunion on PB Was Epic

[@saharz428]

Heather jo 🤣

[@michelleb7055]

Loved that the waiter bumped into Tommy right at that moment and Arthur throwing the tea cup at him. "Me and my broother are the same person."

[@wozw4ld912]

@@michelleb7055 it was a baby carrot actually DOEOWOPFPVIEJD yES EVEN I WWS SHOCKED AFTER THAT

[@suziesaintb]

How Cillian hasn't received an Oscar yet, I'll never understand.

[@lauriewahl10]

The Oscars are a joke anymore

[@Only1omer]

Some actors are better than the oscars

[@lauriewahl10]

The Oscars has become one big politically correct show pandering to the left.

[@Figmasimple]

Take a day off Laurie, ffs

[@awesome_barabado]

Why does there always have to be one American talking about politics in the comment sections ._.

[@GhANeC]

Cillian always had these eyes, like he doesn't care, like he knows he's capable, at any moment, of cutting you raw through your ego and your heart with his actions and words, without even touching you or raising his voice, if he so chooses. And yet, I bet he actually is just a cool, nice person hehe.

[@binboda]

You put it into words

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Cillian did awesome as Scarecrow. He was also amazing in Red Eye. He's like Gary Oldman, without the chameleon ability of changing his appearance. And that's a compliment. He's the actor's actor.

[@mariocansky8996]

Never clicked faster, one of the most underrated actors alive!

[@MrSharpie28]

He's not underrated. He's consistently praised by everyone. He just doesn't appear in many mainstream movies, and that's by his own design.

[@mariocansky8996]

MrSharpie28 valid point even though I would consider the Batman movies, Inception, Tron, Dunkirk or Peaky Blinders as “mainstream”, just saying that he should get even more recognition!

[@oisinneary54]

Mario Cansky one of the many reasons for ‘Peaky Blinders’ becoming mainstream is through Cillians brilliant acting. Whatever type of production he does, you know you’ll get some great acting with him

[@mat8448]

crazy how well he usually covers up that Irish accent

[@daalv8016]

14:48 he corrects himself if u listen closely you will here the irish in the beginninf of his sentance

[@Daniel-bb9qj]

Da Alv What do you mean? He speaks with an Irish accent for the whole interview

[@echo_94]

Daniel exactly

[@mat8448]

@@Daniel-bb9qj he does speak with an accent in this interview If you read my comment the point I made is that in movies he usually covers it up very well.

[@terrasquad1134]

Yea i always thought he was English until i saw this interview. Granted I’ve never heard him speak in a non acting manner. But still