Cillian Murphy on turning off his characters

Actor Cillian Murphy says it takes time to decompress after playing a character. "For a few weeks, you just don't know what to do with all this energy and this focus."
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[@sxt4447]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard a man ask another man “How do you balance work and family?”

[@GinaGreenlee]

GREAT comment.

[@lizryan6670]

So true...great comment. Cillian is very family focussed too so great point.

[@sandyb1464]

A Rebel man living in the Capital..💙

[@Ariehkim]

I noticed that too!!! It was delightful to see and I’m glad to see the first comment is about this as well!! 😃

[@LazarusFeels]

I loved the comment.

[@skrduncan]

To be asked these types of questions over and over again… Cillian has such grace and class.

[@OpheliaDarkling]

literally the same questions. Can these journalists/interview people not do any homework and come up with anything different or interesting to ask? my god. As much as I love acting I could never do this..I'd lose it. He will be so glad when this press run is finally over in a month.

[@NM-hq1io]

@@OpheliaDarklingit’s not their fault - each reporter comes from a different outlet & thus has to get their own answers from Cillian

[@OpheliaDarkling]

@@NM-hq1io no. they can do some research and notice how others ask questions and what they have already asked. Good journalism means good research which yields better questions. That said, the interview as the whole segment came out better than what these segments show.

[@davidronbrothers1764]

Completely agree. Lost respect for this interviewer. In other clips, he finds new ways to spin every asset as a deficit. You can see Cillian is not having a good time, nor would I, being cross examined like this. @@OpheliaDarkling

[@FromThebasement_]

Agree. It is so unprofessional

[@BelleTolles]

I love how humble he is to point out that this happens in other careers where there is such an intense focus --:he doesn't try to glamorize acting

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

He is such an impressive human being , with clear priorities who was smart enough to marry the right woman and treat her with respect. I wish him/his loved ones - health happiness and privacy.

[@slimelove3493]

Ireland makes them with good stuff

[@UkkfayOoyay-rd2jv]

Cillian Murphy is one of the few actors who impresses me.

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Me too … seems like a wonderful person

[@marcocardia3960]

Great profile picture!

[@BelleTolles]

He's so well spoken. How often does anyone use "liminal" in conversation, and yet it fits perfectly

[@QueenBitch-bj9ds]

He's brainy, a phenomenal actor and extremely pleasant to look at. Got it all basically

[@Pazaluz]

Man, he really has done an endless amount of interviews since the release of Oppenheimer. Knowing he is more of an introvert it must be quite frustrating at times. Great to see him doing well though and winning awards!

[@Coco-zu9ob]

He's probably going to go completely underground once the oscars are over lol. He's worked hard this year putting himself out there to promote Oppenheimer.

[@brachema]

He's getting paid for the interviews

[@Kep27966]

@@brachemaSure. But he’s hardly in desperate need of a paycheck. So I doubt it’s much consolation, considering how much he hates interviews. I think his motivation is more that he believes in the film and as the face on the poster, he’s contractually obliged to do this kind of PR blitz.

[@graziemille2454]

So well spoken.

[@capimsi7]

Profound point when he highlighted the best research an actor could have is by living and being human. That's why he's in a class of his own. Btw this interviewer seems to be well received by cillian

[@jlvandat69]

The ability to accurately portray a character and then become reacclimated to being your genuine self while maintaining one's mental health is a skill I find miraculous. I literally cannot imagine becoming someone entirely different than myself for a brief period, then back to "me", then onto becoming yet another personality and so-on. It's no wonder so many actors have serious struggles emotionally. Murphy clearly has the skill set and also the critical support of a brilliant wife to help him manage.......we should all be so fortunate.

[@kittitas18]

Always plays some of the best characters

[@Lostsage01]

A little over a week ago I quit a corporate job I’d had for the last 20 years, simply because I was tired and wanted to take a break - not sure exactly what I’m going to do next. Oddly, I can relate to what he’s saying in the first half of this video, as it’s exactly how I feel right now

[@janeemflores]

From Red Eye (First movie where I watched him) to Oppenheimer --- it's amazing where he is now. He's so talented, handsome, and smart. I like that he has a classy way of answering interviews. Lastly, his blue eyes are so dreamy.

[@Khordmaster]

I think red eye is the first movie i saw him in too! I forgot about that. Great film!

[@elizabethcamacho615]

Omg finally someone who addresses Red Eye! Loved him in that movie. Great actor!

[@AMERASIAN12]

You should watch Breakfast on Pluto.

[@aussiejubes]

I first saw him in Disco Pigs but was so excited to see him in an American movie in Red Eye. I loved that movie & exclaimed that Cillian had "made it" lol. That's funny to think now. As an Australian I used to think anyone who got into one American movie had made it 😂

[@katzenverhaltenkatzengesun9589]

It used to be the same when i still worked at sea. 5 months on board, then at home, different world.

[@lh3557]

😴😴 How interesting!

[@joandolliedoyle775]

When you make transitions like that it’s good to have the self awareness so that you know how you respond to low or high stress and your own energy levels.

[@katzenverhaltenkatzengesun9589]

at least interesting enough that you have written a reply. Dream on honey bunny! @@lh3557

[@bassammemon3115]

Give him the oscar.

[@priyamkumar2297]

They did!

[@tommymorgan73]

Cillian is just so wonderful! It's refreshing to see an actor genuinely uncomfortable accepting an award as well!

[@RobinaB530]

He's Irish, of course he's a gem.☘

[@ericwilson8558]

Cillian Murphy is a legend! 👍

[@ktcochran35620]

We came for Oppenheimer, and we got Cillian Murphy.

[@s.c.t-biscuit9380]

He explained that so perfectly

[@autumdiver]

The ultimate sigma man. Incredibly inspiring. Hope he returns for 28 Years later.

[@mirabella2154]

He will. Confirmed it in an interview with Josh H.

[@Starlight03690]

What an Inspiration ! Thank you, so much love , gratitude , blessings to you & your family.🙏🏼🌈💜🍀

[@Sandrae7560]

He was scary good in the movie ‘Red Eye’ 2005..

[@carollwinchester8504]

Very un Hollywood,it's so refreshing.

[@beatrixpluhar8520]

😊❤Cillian Muphy is an iconic legend 🌹💯 Perfect job 🎬📽️📺 Congratulations ✌️👍

[@traydaniel0403]

I really wish and hope that man gets cast as Dr Doom in the MCU. Just him only

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

one of the best hosts and interviewers on yt right now. amazing questions.

[@markgoulding5333]

I like this interviewer, he’s great ❤ also Cillian is cool

[@seanmeehan-js5kh]

What a clever bloke 😊

[@user-so2ov1wr1o]

Ireland's greatest son Cillian.

[@matildewosnjuk7508]

Cillian is an amazing character

[@MarthaGerrard]

Congratulations Cillian on winning BAFTA Award. I am absolutely delighted for you. Oscars HERE WE GO !!!

[@theanimeboy9953]

Man i hope that cillian murphy will be cast as dr doom in the mcu. Just imagine what it would be like

[@mssquiggleme1782]

I thoroughly enjoy Cillian for ages.

[@amiiae]

Firstly, Cillian, I am a fan of yours ever since I started loving films at a very young age. I have watched every single movie you are in, and you always inspire me. You gave me a dream of acting, and now I am trying my best to be an amazing actor like you are someday, even if it seems impossible. You are a great man, you are humble, always caring to your loved ones, and your dedication cannot be compared to any other actor in this planet. As a superfan who grew up watching your movies, your acting, almost my entire life, it was just a dream come true. I know you are tired of fame, you know the paparazzi and all are very stressful, and for me too, seeing you having more and more fans makes me sad for some reason, maybe because you are not a unknown, new actor that only I love anymore. I respect your very private life, not involving yourself on social media is a wise choice. Cillian, your movies, your acting was the things that got me through tough times when I couldn't rely on anyone else. When I was lonely and sad, when I was stressed out. Maybe if it wasn't for your movies, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I remember being a young child and teenager, just crying in bed, thinking about how meeting you will be impossible and to be honest, being jealous of your sons and wife hahaha. I have always dreamt of meeting you someday but it is getting harder now, I hope that my dream will come true in the near future. Thank you so much. Your attitude about fame and life is something very inspiring. I never fail to learn something new, something very valuable, something very inspiring from your interviews and your lifestyle. Seeing you in a movie with such a great cast, director and crew was just a dream come true. I had always dreamt of you getting the attention you deserved in the near future and I am glad that now you get the attention you deserve although you deserve more. I would also like to thank you for just being someone to look up to, a role model, for me ever since I was a kid. Thank you so much. This movie, the awards you received, and the many awards that you are about to receive is just the beginning. Your talent will soon be revealed to the world and you will get even more attention that you deserve. I am so happy to see you happy in a while, you look very happy here, or maybe it's because I have seen a lot of videos where you don't look very happy. I hope that only happy things will happen to you now, and I hope that my dream will really come true someday. I have supported you from the beginning of your journey until now, and I am proud to call myself a fan of yours. I will always be there to support you until the end of line, and I really hope to meet you and talk to you as a fellow actor. I don't have the words, I don't have the time to type all the things I am grateful to you, all the things you did to make my life better. You now are a part of my life, someone I cannot imagine to live without. Thank you so much for everything. Next stop, Academy Award! Can't wait for your speech at the Oscars! ❤

[@LoveEmpress]

Intriguing

[@mermaidmersea7113]

I Love Cillian!

[@Mwanzamudimabiriani]

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[@Veronica-fc1wz]

🤩Cillian 🥰

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Try outlining, writing, editing (all types), illustrating, formatting, and designing an epic series of books. It's pretty immersive.

[@djim823]

One word, HUMBLE.

[@rosemarieyusen3377]

He is so uniquely handsome!

[@Mystic_Christopher]

"How would you say your mental focus is...?"

[@Eggnog-xf5hs]

My gorgeous imaginary boyfriend

[@HandyMan657]

I go fishing to re-center after a gig.

[@TheBlackstag1]

Hope he knows some one on face book is on his fans of cillian murphy page pretending to be him telling people that its him then trying to scam people it needs to be shut down be ware buddy

[@BelleTolles]

I hate that that happens all the time!!

[@H-Vox]

Teach Austin Butler how to turn off Elvis 😂

[@jancythomas655]

Murphy became whole world actor after openhymer.

[@QueenBitch-bj9ds]

Long before that

[@Kirby-Bernard]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard a man ask another man “How do you balance work and family?”

[@user-vp1vm1gn2c]

I really wish and hope that man gets cast as Dr Doom in the MCU. Just him only