"Terrible hairstyle in that film!" Cillian Murphy on Inception, 28 Days Later, Red Eye and much more

[@bbcradio1]

Watch Cillian's full extended interview with Ali on BBC iPlayer in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g1hzl8/ For more on Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders and working with director Christopher Nolan.

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

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[@joaquinvaleri7022]

And sorry

[@lillithdv8]

What a delightful human being, poised, humble, thoughtful! He's getting the Oscar for sure

[@motherflerkentannhauser8152]

He's too cool but we'd love to see him as a funny character in a comedy.

[@deathofsteel7081]

@@motherflerkentannhauser8152 I guess you haven't seen "Watching the Detectives" then... 😂

[@KG91GK]

So underrated. Glad he's getting his due now.

[@darceyedmond7555]

Idkkk dicaprio with Killer of the flower moon can be his biggest competition so far

[@bouthaynaabidi9411]

Name of the interviewer please

[@TheDreamingJune]

Cillian is one of those actors where if I see he's going to be in a film I'll make sure to watch it. He's such a magnificent actor and always captivating on screen.

[@stefpazza2223]

Not only magnificent but a very humble and so natural actor.

[@TMish73829]

Couldn’t agree more. I first saw him on 28 days and have tuned into everything since, even if I don’t have a clue what it’s about lol

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

His role in inception is so understated (and underrated). The way he acted in the level 3 hospital scene was sublime and really, to me, made inception a movie about robert fischer’s tragic catharsis

[@godabandonedthistimeline]

It's a pity Breakfast on Pluto wasn't mentioned because it's the movie that truly shows how versatile Cillian Murphy is.

[@seandoyle2983]

Yes indeed, one of his best.

[@Jemppu]

Love it. The one I first got to know Cillian from; took a while to shake the "that guy from Breakfast on Pluto" impression.

[@mosquitopyjamas9048]

Great movie!

[@Kiyoshi-ke3uj]

Yeah, I was waiting for it. I'ts unique and showcase a different version of him.

[@robertomendez187]

Indeed. Great flick.

[@lorencappelson6475]

I think his hair in Red Eye is gorgeous, personally.

[@yasmin-cd9wj]

same! he looks so good

[@dangercat9188]

Yea. I like the peaky haircut and the scarecrow one too.

[@onlywestern.official]

Same

[@Lavender09-r9i]

He looks great in whatever he does

[@lorencappelson6475]

@@Lavender09-r9i facts!!

[@palemoonlight96]

Cillian is very introspective and doesn't seem to enjoy the celebrity life and spotlight so this is the PERFECT guy to interview him, we love you Ali!

[@jj-if6it]

28 Days Later was so amazing because they did it without CGI. Imagine getting permission to literally shut down parts of London so they could film

[@NNegativeCreep]

They didn’t get permission they had to film insanely early and get very lucky.

[@shayaanzarifrahmanvictoria7190]

plus some permission. you cant just randomly put a bus on its side without permission@@NNegativeCreep

[@rosemangofairy]

That was the first time I saw a c**k in a movie 😂

[@jj-if6it]

@@rosemangofairy 😂

[@jj-if6it]

@@NNegativeCreep surely there be traffic 24/7

[@alobo9937]

Cillian is dropping the most vibed-out evenings on BBC Music 6 on Sundays. Curated to perfection.

[@romijane]

Yessss! Anyone who hasn't checked it out, go do yourself a favor...

[@elizaheathen]

poised for updates on the dog atm

[@dot7187]

@@elizaheathen does the dog still smell a week later. stay tuned.

[@helenaantunes0]

​@@elizaheathenhi. What happened to the dog?

[@pilarjaenes]

So commited in what he makes..no lies, a different, rich, interesting and sometimes weird selection of music that won't leave you impassive. Besides he shows a little of his real person. I'm not surprised he is becoming so important in the cinema world after his long dedication but always been cautious

[@aninjaguardian]

Cillian deserves an Oscar, the man has been turning in intense, magnetic performances for years

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Oh, I actually think the Oscar is overrated - don't get me wrong, a lot of wonderful actors have won it. I think his incredible body of work speaks for itself. He has transcended the Oscar, IMO. Plus, he did a lot of great work where he would have won something besides an Oscar, like an Emmy or a Golden Globe. He did win the TV Choice Award for Peaky Blinders (which he was perfection in). Plus, there is the Oscar curse. Quite a number of actors' careers went down the tubes after winning the Oscar. I bet he doesn't even care about the Oscar anyway.

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

2023 is the year of Cillian Murphy!

[@HM-pw8it]

Every year is the year of Cillian Murphy! 🎉

[@Magjmcd]

2024 Cillian wins an Oscar. There's no stopping this Cork man ❤🎉

[@marjanp4784]

2024 is going to be even better. He's gonna shoot 3 movies and 2 of them are going to be blockbusters for sure, coz one is 28 years later and the other is Peaky blinders movie.

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

It's so easy to see why he's Nolan's go-to actor. They're very much alike in their understated manner of doing the best work possible without trying to boast or live up to their reputations. They share a kind of intimate privacy about their personal lives, even as they're excited and willing to talk about their work. But at the end of the day they're two gentlemen who do their best work without too much hype about it being their best work and let the final product speak for itself. They're almost like the same person in different roles; Chris is like if Cillian was a director, and Cillian is like Chris if he was an actor.

[@skewsme7650]

I love this man. Excellent actor, low-key, intense AF. Such a list of movies and performances he's made, it literally brings tears to my eyes I have to hold back every time I watch him come into the scene. Mad respect.

[@trnogger]

They barely mentioned it, but for me, "Sunshine" is the movie where I fell in love with Cillian Murphy as an actor. I had seen him in other roles before and found he had a very unique presence, but Sunshine really nailed it.

[@johnmitchell2269]

As a Sci-Fi fan, that movie massively disappointed me

[@mirabella2154]

​@@johnmitchell2269🤦🏻‍♀️

[@HM-pw8it]

Literally having a horrible day… this is just what I needed to cheer me up!

[@monmothma3358]

Hope you're swiftly feeling better ❤

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

Tomorrow will be better. Deep breath, exhale slowly, you'll be fine.

[@onurdegirmencitv]

We're here if you need a chat, always remember that there's going to be someone willing to listen. Hope you're feeling better dear

[@bluebillbo]

"The Wind that Shakes the Barley" is another great role from him

[@prettymurch426]

Fantastic film, recently just rewatched it and it’s fantastic and he’s phenomenal in it

[@sanina1599]

@@prettymurch426where you watch it?

[@michaelserafin5555]

Heavily underrated movie in general. Cillian was brilliant. In my opinion the character he played is somekind of a Tommy Shelby prototype.

[@elizaheathen]

should've had a spot on the poster instead of in the heart of the sea lmao

[@theMMAdhatter]

Literally top 3 movies of all time for me

[@fieldsofhorsesroam8488]

I just love listening to Cillian. I'm always so happy to see there is a new interview. His combination of being a stellar, one of a kind actor while being a humble, down to earth, intellectual, and thoughtful person is just the greatest thing ever!!!!♥️

[@TheCutejellybean]

i know im 10 years late but i just started peaky blinders and im obsessed with everything cillian-related. such a great actor.

[@betakatz]

Same here! Just started Peaky Blinders recently

[@kate804]

Great interview. Cillian’s just a great, normal bloke. And props to Ali Plumb too, he’s a brilliant interviewer and consistently gets the best out of people he interviews :)

[@Jean_Genie]

He should actually do more comedic roles, he was really funny in 'Intermission', 'Watching the Detectives' and 'Free Fire' - even though the characters were somewhat "serious".

[@joelpinney5637]

Agreed! Was so good in The Dark Knight Rises portraying a sillier Scarecrow

[@scarlettbat]

his delivery timing is so perfect and can play as comedic brilliance even in non-comedy roles. The "no fighting!" scene from Peaky Blinders comes to mind

[@followtam]

Watching the Detectives is so underrated lolol

[@thegracegerber]

3:00 the fact that Nolan didn't just go the easy way and use CGI, but made a TILTING SET for just one scene shows what a legendary director he is.

[@hellogoditsmesara3569]

Cills consistently hating the haircuts of projects he’s been in 😂😂😂

[@dangercat9188]

Right? And he looks good in all of them lol.

[@jamesjameson4566]

Cills? 🙄

[@keepinitkawaii]

​@@jamesjameson4566he said it's his nickname on set

[@Nicole-kc1vx]

I think his sons probably put him off the haircuts he mentioned he didn't like the peaky blinders cut because they thought it was silly, so i could imagine anytime they watch their dad's work, they always take the piss out of his haircuts 😂

[@lifeoutsidecomfortzone]

This interviewer had class along with with fantastic questions. I liked how he asked him about which day spent filming he enjoyed the most-it was refreshing to get a focus on positivity. Well done!

[@mistygrixti7378]

hats off the the interviewer for asking such interesting questions

[@theaterkidtrash]

ali plumb interviews always make my day so much better, they’re the perfect mix of thought-provoking, interesting, and funny I always find myself smiling like an idiot :) he even manages to keep actors like cillian (who is notoriously spaced out in most of his interviews lol) engaged and entertained with his great questions and charm. thanks for thiss

[@Kholmi.28]

I love this man. He's so chilled, but such a pleasure to watch in every role he plays.

[@Kholmi.28]

@CillianMurphy-el2rp ❤

[@jxun4l3ht10]

Too bad he didn't talk about Sunshine, that movie is etched forever into my mind

[@seejaneread]

One of my faves

[@kajsablomberg]

Agree!

[@IndieRockerHippy]

Incredibly cinematic. Props to Danny - one of his more underrated movies

[@katiboss4417]

Love to see him so relaxed :D good interview ♥ he´s such a lovely human beeing and amazing actor.

[@juliancisthebest]

The way he describes playing Tommy Shelby at the end gave me a nice chuckle 😂 He’s such an amazing actor, love to hear him reminisce about his work

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

“Red Eye” is awesome. He is so intense and terrifying in that movie. And I actually like his hair and how it gets so easily messed up 😂

[@FactFlowCircuit]

Same I loved his hair

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

@@FactFlowCircuit his hair is fantastic in that movie. The way it gets messy when he has a violent outburst.

[@busragurler]

I was not knowing his old movies that much and admired him more than ever now. Not only because of movies and acts, but also because of the way of living his life. He is a modest person despite of that fame and this makes him adorable in modern times.

[@paulrhyslloyd1]

Cillian Murphy is one of those actors who I’ve seen in plenty of films but he’s that captivating as an actor that I often forget that I’m watching him. 28 Days later is still one of my favourite films and I can’t help but wonder, even though he might be to ‘big’ for the role now what he might be like as Doctor Who.

[@willjlt]

He would be great as the Doctor, he has everything for this role

[@paulrhyslloyd1]

@ I know but I wonder if he’d take the roll even for a couple of episodes between actors who might commit to the role in a more long term sense. Like David Tennant did when he returned for those couple of episodes before Ncutti or however you spell their name started as the Doctor.

[@willjlt]

@@paulrhyslloyd1 I know, if he was in a special episode, it would already be fantastic. Maybe i would even turn a blind eye to the absurd in modern doctor who (which is almost impossible for me).

[@hannahabbot4250]

I love Ali so much, he's incredible! Cillian is alright too. 😘

[@lifeanditsperks4638]

I just love Cillian Murphy. Such a wonderful person and actor. ❤

[@CillianMurphy-vx7nt]

thank you for your love and support

[@kajsablomberg]

I would still love to see him in a romantic role, like in an Austen adaptation or in a fantasy-romance.

[@FountainWeeper]

I could easily see him as Captain Wentworth

[@kajsablomberg]

@@FountainWeeper Yes!

[@anca28maria]

Check The edge of love, with Keira Knightly.

[@ririschannelx]

I notice how he always talks or diverts to talking about other people to avoid talking about himself lol mysterious but smart man

[@wendigo1919]

He's just very humble. It's an Irish thing.

[@roybakker470]

I mean Cilian wow what an actor, absolutely amazing how he owned the last many of his roles. But also kudos to the interviewer here, always making people so comfortable to talk about their craft

[@nobodyhere-et3pk]

He's effortlessly gorgeous. Eyes, lips, just perfect. So blown away.

[@austinmoon6987]

He knows what a meme is now!(I think)

[@rymhrnblkc]

fun fact: the off camero voice at 1:37 is amy adams. she was what they call a “reader” for the batman begins casting and read with every actor auditioning to play batman as well

[@burpie3258]

whoa!!

[@velvet_spaces]

ughhhh i need at least 5 more hours of cillian interviews

[@conorplaythonosb2194]

No better man deserved the Oscar than our own Cork born actor, Cillian is a remarkable and humble man not alone an actor that shows all his greatness🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@MsRouxe]

I love this interview! Awesome both.

[@ajeetmahale]

8:42 The interviewer should have brought up Intermission. I loved him in that movie. He's so cute in it. As is everyone. Love the movie and everyone in it.

[@kevinw712]

a past movie of Cillian's that I'd heartily recommend to others, it's very underrated, is the thriller RED LIGHTS. He co-stars as the member of a team that's in the business of basically debunking psychics. Deniro, Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Olsen, just incredible cast. It didn't do much at the box office I think, but it's a very engrossing watch that really keeps you guessing.

[@benny9971]

I swear i can look at his face all day long they are so amazing and expressive

[@abbiejensen69]

i watched red eye with my parents when i was around 8 and i never forgot cillians face. i think the next movie i watched with him in it was inception but i immediately recognized who he was

[@AnikaL-kt9ss]

Same

[@geniusonyeo]

He's such an extraordinary person ✨ I really admire him.

[@j.6133]

Disco Pigs is still my favorite Cillian film! So good!

[@tvaddict6491]

I first saw Cillian in Red Eye in 2005 and then saw him in 28 days later. He was soo good in both and I was a fan! This man deserves an Oscar and quick!

[@mchllwoods]

It's sad Cillian thinks he was having a bad hairstyle in Red Eye. At that moment I realized I had a crush on him.😂❤

[@deathofsteel7081]

Yeah. Cillian Murphy's hair was gorgeous in Red Eye! Although the whole man is gorgeous! Specially his piercing blue eyes! 🥰❤

[@jennyk9748]

I first saw him in a movie called "On the Edge". I never forgot those gorgeous eyes!

[@RonanOKane]

The man is a legend , and best of all he’s Irish! ☘️🇮🇪

[@moc9893]

Damian O Donovan, The wind that shakes the barley. 🇮🇪👌

[@oceanavenue2020]

Amazing interviewer

[@mariantoniettachiaravallot3207]

never seen my man smiling so big omgggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I 'm so happy

[@Chic_Natural444]

Great interview ♥️

[@strider029]

I wish he'll reprise his role to 28 Days/Weeks Later sequel, if that ever happens.

[@deathofsteel7081]

YES! He should definitely do that! 28 Days Later is one of my favorite movies and my absolute favorite Cillian Murphy movie.

[@kieran1990able]

Red eye was really good. He should play more of antagonist role, too good

[@dangercat9188]

Cillian is class act

[@marthasalter405]

I loved Disco Pigs, it was so emotionally affecting. Peacock is another favorite that doesn’t get enough love

[@AhmadTheWeeknd]

2:32 takes a lot of balls to tell Thomas Shelby to shut up 😭🙏🏾

[@Nodarsan]

He's a extraordinary actor.... hope he will get a recognition from academy award

[@v25xo]

What a legend, I hope he gets an Oscar for his performance

[@CillianMurphy-vx7nt]

thank you for your love and support

[@Clau-10]

I absolutely enjoyed this

[@zizuette]

It’s been said before but I’ll say it again, he’s aging like fine wine. ❤ He deserves a Nobel Prize for services to the entertainment industry. In the meantime an Oscar should do it.

[@Katexgrace]

Love Cillian!!! 😍

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

I know everyone says it but he's aging like fine wine. Also why can't I remember how to pronounce his name 😐 each time I hear it I go "ooh I've been saying it incorrectly" 😂

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

@@BLINDER-di6nm who doesn't age? 😂😂

[@guusless]

Learning disabilities develop early

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

@@guusless how is related to my comment? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@106andie]

I want him to win the Oscar so bad I can taste it 😭

[@CillianMurphy-vx7nt]

thank you for your love and support

[@flower9809]

​@@CillianMurphy-vx7ntget a job

[@sadhanakikkeri7653]

He did now 🎉🎉

[@werdle92]

Red Eye is so underrated.

[@erkanyunis470]

Not really...it's very highly rated by critics and fans and did well in the box office

[@ednis32]

You know it's atleast a good movie when he's in it

[@Wonderofthecosmos]

So many good questions and answers👏🏻

[@margretwilliams3894]

Cillian is a brilliant actor, he aways compliments his feiiows actors. Cillian deserves a Oscar for Oppenheimer. He is a pleasure to watch and I enjoy listening to him speak

[@al_chem_i_cal]

The sigh when he turned around 🤣🤣🤣

[@murphycillian]

this is exactly what i needed after a bad day

[@godofwar2790]

Cillian is a LEGEND!

[@kadybrown569]

Gotta love the way Ali answers his own questions instead of waiting for Cillian to respond

[@zacleee97]

Great interview, great actor

[@whizzkidkis]

I’m desperate to hear Cillian talk about Watching the Detectives! Ali Plump please next time ask him about it

[@deniss.6205]

Give us Playground insults Cillian vs Nolan!

[@paracetamolicecream]

This man might have THE jawline

[@-Saijo.Juri.]

Cillian Murphy I am truly your biggest fan You are always the best I love you so much I wish you success always♥️

[@flor9784]

i NEED someone to ask him about watching the detectives, such a fun silly little movie and he was great in it! (and lucy too of course)

[@annieroche22]

Anyone else in love with his natural accent ?

[@citizenkay]

He has a very refined Cork accent. An unrefined one sounds similar to the Jamaican accent. It's quite comical.

[@marieryan9592]

Ahhh The Brogue when I hear it my heart lights up. Cillian is a magnificent actor first saw him in On the edge and I became a big fan.

[@zijadbajramovic8822]

The film is excellent.I congratulate the director and actor Cillian Murphy because they managed to intrigue the public witha a such topic(hairstyle).Please don't like my comment,because for the previous two comments I received,people ask me on the street(B&H)-why?I realy don't know the answer.Thanks.

[@anubhavred]

Cillian should next feature in a comedy movie. He needs a break from brutal intense roles.

[@JefferyWaybright]

I think Cillian gets better looking with age....and, THOSE eyes!!! 👁️👁️ Oh. My. God. 😱😱😱 They're as blue as the ocean!! 🌊 You get so lost in them.... he's very handsome, too, and the fact that he's so humble, shy, and a little socially awkward, is such a turn-on for me. I love his voice..... I could listen to him all day. And, he sings great, too! Love Cillian!!! 💙💙💙

[@Saira_Chauhan]

Oscar needs Cillian.great actor great human being❤

[@nikhileshkillada4217]

I suppose with Cillian Murphy, there were only characters that effed his brain and characters that were less intense but still fairly dramatic.

[@josephinep8858]

Okay but the fact that “Breakfast on Pluto” is not on here is a crime 😢.

[@alessandram9367]

8:25 please give a comedy to this man! ❤😂

[@aasthathakur8628]

Do watch "watching the detectives "

[@Vykandar]

He plays the timekeeper amazingly in In Time

[@andreinybakken9252]

All of it?

[@anneb889]

I thought In Time was very good and interesting concept. And yes, he was great in that. He’s great in everything, so talented.

[@moirasul]

I just rewatched Inception in such a different light. It was amazing. I wondered if it is more difficult to act when you have to change your accent, or does it meld into the role? I wish I knew…

[@mahmouderfan131]

Great man♥👌🏻🔥

[@sunset_9919]

Red eye IS one of my favourite movie

[@kennieloo6357]

Feeling a bit behind because I only ever noticed him in Peaky Blinders. 😮‍💨 my favorite role of his. I guess I need to watch more of his stuff.

[@valentina47734]

28 days later most definitely. This is where I saw Cillian for the first time. Sigh. I lived in Ireland and even had a colleague sort of looking similar to him but was nowhere near him at the same time.

[@himena8935]

"I'll brake your heart" "Already broke" 🥺💔💔

[@himena8935]

@CillianMurphy-el2rp I'm from Brazil 😊

[@ms.teaschannel8745]

He has been an incredible actor since the 1st day 😢

[@geoafe66]

Oppenheimer was fantastic