Cillian Murphy & Margot Robbie | Actors on Actors

The Barbenheimer phenomenon personified, Cillian Murphy ('Oppenheimer') & Margot Robbie ('Barbie') discuss the experience of being the biggest summer box office sensation since 'Avengers' and what it was like working with Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig.
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[@danielv378]

The person who paired them up deserves a raise

[@mainly_marvel]

and the person who paired rdj and mark ruffalo

[@4deleDaz33m]

And I'm assuming someone at Variety tells them to dress like their characters on the movie with Cillian wearing black and Margot wearing pink 😂

[@andreymagnuss]

Literally the most obvious pair. A finnish janitor could've come up with that pair

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

@@andreymagnussnot Finnish 😭😭😭😭

[@rufashaochicken]

Everyone who pays even a little attention to film business would do this....

[@mephisto8966]

It's so rare to see Cillian Murphy enjoying an interview and I am all in for it.

[@ananyasahay]

yeah cause it isn't an interview it's more a conversation w a friend

[@lktzu2821]

Well, he requested to be paired with her so he is bound to be happy. 😅

[@namantherockstar]

Cillian inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@TheZackBaize]

Margot Robbie acting like there could have been another actress to play Barbie...😂

[@KingJames-go8pq]

@@namantherockstar looks like you're getting a job kid, like everyone else.

[@AR-pm3zp]

I am happy that finally Cillian Murphy is getting the spotlight he always deserved

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

He has more than he can handle in Europe... I am not worried about Cillian, he has made his money a long time ago. That is not why he is acting. It is his passion . 💛💚

[@DoctorJuicee]

apparently youve never watched peaky blinders. Dudes been a household name for about a decade

[@SerenityChaos1975]

What are you talking about!?

[@tens0r884]

Bro do you live under a rock ? Cillian's been known for a decade and a half

[@stefandarja5409]

@@tens0r884 I think he means in movies and like getting actual recognition

[@Jadehawk2864]

Cillian is so gracious and polite to let Margot just speak without interruption. Love him❤

[@eryckaferretiz2424]

I agree! However I do think she interrupts him quite often and not in a malicious way, maybe nervous or out of excitement. I think it’s so important to let people think and be aware and polite towards other people.

[@Diana-wk9qv]

Annoying af

[@bellabana]

@@eryckaferretiz2424not true, just another excuse as ever to attack Margot out of spite. If you actually added up the amount of words each spoke there wouldn’t be a lot of difference. Also just ignore the fact it was really a fascinating conversation between two actors where they asked each other really interesting questions, I actually learned a lot about how they both prepare as actors as well as other aspects of movie making. The fact that nearly 7 million people have watch their conversation tells you that it was fascinating to watch. I’ve never seen Cillian so relaxed, smile and laugh doing an interview before and it was actually Cillian that requested that he be paired with Margot.

[@lktzu2821]

@@bellabana He also added in his input when she was talking about Aussies watching American content, Greta's way of closing her eyes to listen to the dialogue, when asking her about her pink wardrobe, replicating/living up to Barbie's success etc. This man never looked annoyed at all in this interview and I am wondering why these people are getting triggered. She didn't do in a malicious way as stated in the first reply. Oh, well.

[@eryckaferretiz2424]

@@bellabana out of spite? Attack? Damn lady those are your words, not mine. I love Margot Robbie. This is my perception and interpretation. Relax. No one out here is out to get her. She’s amazing.

[@JackieZYT]

Barbenheimer taking over the summer was something the world needed, two completely different movies bringing people together.

[@theshed3641]

Nah Barbie was a divisive movie

[@wildseraphim21]

@@theshed3641nah those people that felt divided already were. It just made everyone else closer ❤

[@theshed3641]

@@wildseraphim21 no. I watched the movie and all it dose is talk about “the patriarchy” and makes all the men out to be dumb. It was a shame I hope it would be good. Oppenheimer was a great movie

[@dancoyle6911]

@@theshed3641Oppenheimer was divisive as well….to the people who were injured or murdered by the bombs lol maybe one matters a little more than the other?

[@theshed3641]

@@dancoyle6911 but it didn’t go out of its way to do that. In fact they didn’t even show the bombing. Also it’s all facts so I don’t see how facts are divisive. It’s not even comparable to Barbie’s blatant anti men agenda

[@TimelesslyModern]

Apparently, it was Cillian's team that reached out to Variety asking for the pairing, and I find that super wholesome.

[@samanthaleigh9204]

I love that ❤

[@lktzu2821]

Yes, the reporter said he was wondering if they would pair him with Margot. People on Twitter are losing their minds because usually he doesn't initiate such things at all. 😂

[@da96103]

@@lktzu2821Could be a strategy for Oscars.

[@lktzu2821]

​@@da96103 I don't know if Cillian really gives a f*ck about them. 😂

[@blondiiejx]

♥️♥️♥️

[@timepass7339]

The line by Margot Robbie "Hopefully not the last time", at the end truly defined how much she admires Cillian as an Actor

[@olenkaaaaa91]

and it shows complete respect and the absence of arrogance. There is no competition between them. I like it the most. No shitty "I am the biggest star" thing)

[@KarinaLavushkina]

I was in Ukraine when I watched Oppenheimer. In the middle of the movie, the air raid alarm at the cinema went off, so employees asked us to leave or stay at our own risk. Everyone decided to stay, and in 5 minutes, there was a scene of the test explosion. Jesus, that was something so immersive that even Nolan couldn't imagine

[@TheParez]

god damn, I dont mean to sound insensitive but thats some 5D movie experience :DDD

[@chill_lover]

shiiiiiet

[@nishitsaini1865]

Why TF are you in Ukraine? Is it safe there

[@cvspvr]

​@@nishitsaini1865judging by her name, she's probably ukranian. it's probably hard for her to just drop her life and leave

[@aziza000]

Strange how you can watch a movie nicely in Ukraine whereas in G a z a people can’t even do that, but people dare compare the ‘wars’.

[@dannyb763]

I suffer from debilitating depression and anxiety, don't leave the house very often and struggle with crowds. I really wanted to overcome it and see Barbenheimer. I got on the bus, went to the cinema, got popcorn and watched Barbie. Adored it. Then got nachos with cheese and watched Oppenheimer. Adored it. Came home smiling and showed myself I can really do this. Start to live again. It was a great day for me.

[@user-pk7km5jk6u]

this is a beautiful story and i wish you nothing but the most positive energy moving forward! :)

[@lktzu2821]

So glad to hear this!

[@Speedy570]

good job man

[@bella5011]

😄💗

[@meganagetro6302]

What a great idea! I have the same issue

[@y.m.7300]

I just love how natural cillian is… no vanity, nothing fake, no facade… just him, pure and simple. It’s really calming listening to him

[@ramirumg3237]

Margot should've let him speak more and not cut him off specially at the start.

[@uros2909]

@@ramirumg3237 I think excitement is to blame. She's a huge fan of Cillian, so naturally she's going to cut him off without even realizing it.

[@shivavision420]

@@ramirumg3237The start was him asking her questions.

[@BricesonLoving]

You mean being human?

[@besma-hl8bh]

​@@ramirumg3237❤

[@TARAoxoxo]

Admirable how calmly confident they are. A great representation for a new generation of actors / actresses. Throughly enjoyed watching them discuss without the need to interrupt.

[@rorocyr6450]

@er ss

[@chrisab1025]

Margot talks too much and I find her annoying

[@Classified564]

@@chrisab1025I agree. She did interrupt quite often.

[@ladytr0n]

He is, she isn't. She comes across as... I don't know....hyper and eager to comment and interrupt all the time. My guess is she's nervous, but it did make me skip her bits at some point. What a shame, I was looking forward to their conversation, always found her likable but here it was rough to watch.

[@bookgains]

I loved the humbleness of cillian when he was just listening to margot speaking about barbie. It shows you that he is not a guy with arrogance or ego. Loved it!!

[@Carrymejane]

It's because he's an introvert 😂 he just saving his energy for margot that has lot of energy everywhere

[@PyrotechnicsNL]

Natural Sigma

[@chrisab1025]

The sad thing is Margot sounds like their movies are on the same level, lol. Hell no ! Oppenheimer is the BIG DEAL !!

[@khamohsya]

"Audiences don't like being told 'you should see this or you should see that'. They will decide and they will generate the interest themselves." - such a brilliant quote

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

Disney needs to learn this because they're fumbling hard lately

[@renishaupreti8109]

Who quoted this?

[@dildanordildanor9103]

@@renishaupreti8109 Cillian Murphy says that from 8.27

[@black.bird.]

How much did they spend on advertising ?!!

[@crypt0sFX]

Kind of funny as Barbie went against that.

[@victoriat7961]

apparently Cillian asked his team if he could be paired up with Margot and when she was approached she immediately said yes. what a great conversation.

[@rautenbruder1426]

who wouldn't

[@Lee-wu7do]

It is quite surprising because he is such a reserved person who dislikes interviews but in this case, he initiated it AND had fun. Then again, if I had his power I would ask for Margot too. 😂

[@roadrollerdio565]

It worked out great bc Margot's clearly a huge fan of his too: she knows the Peaky Blinders music choices, she speaks for all the fans who felt s6 was too open ended and want to know about the movie! And deep cuts like listening to his Calm app audio work! Her questions were what we would want to ask him!

[@ADifferentVibe]

what is your source for this?

[@roadrollerdio565]

@@ADifferentVibe someone at variety responsible for organizing this series revealed this on his twt I believe

[@rainandchat]

I'm not a person to ever watch celebrities talk, I have to say, this conversation was so calming, pure and beautiful.

[@letisha110]

Cillian Murphy is such a legendary actor. I'm so glad he is finally getting the recognition that he deserves. Far too often, talentless, marketable, pretty faces get all of the attention, and it's refreshing to see true talent finally get the spotlight.

[@avhvsmatej]

Talentless pretty face, such as?

[@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw]

A prime example is Brad Dourif. His scene in The Exorcist 3 is on another level. Brilliant in One Flew Over the Coocoos Nest. Criminally underrated actor that never seems to get the big parts.

[@Julia-xn8yq]

Cillian doesn't look like he hates life in this. How delightful it is to see him smile and laugh through the conversation. He initiated this pairing and wanted to be there, please give him more chances to make his own choices. The result is seeing him truly happy to engage with someone.

[@eastofthemississippi2501]

I think alot of men would be happy with some one on one time with Margot Robie

[@Julia-xn8yq]

​@@eastofthemississippi2501 As a woman, I think I would enjoy it too.

[@PotatoChipse]

@@eastofthemississippi2501 ew…you clearly did not watch Barbie 😂

[@netflixandchinchilla]

Gotta give some credit to Margot Robbie. From this sit down she seems to be an easy person to talk to. As an introvert myself I often find people like her easier to talk to. They have the ability to fill dead air without being overbearing, and still give you room to speak when you are ready to.

[@Julia-xn8yq]

​@@PotatoChipseDid anyone ask you for your incel input? Don't worry. She will never give you the time of the day.

[@siddharthapattisapu4706]

Cillian is like the scientist who's just consumed by the work and is phenomenal at it, while Margot seems more like a CEO who's just very savvy in almost all departments. I'd love to see a movie produced by Margot starring Cillian

[@knn.klmlkklkknnnmmn]

This is lowkey hating. Go hate on women somewhere else

[@Lahfo]

@@knn.klmlkklkknnnmmnwhat?? they just said that cillian’s personality seems more consumed and focused on a particular thing, while Margot is a jack of all trades, more broadly focused and a leader!

[@HusbandoCollector]

@@knn.klmlkklkknnnmmn You read this comment very wrong, it's literally praising Margot so much by saying she's good at so many things

[@siddharthapattisapu4706]

@@knn.klmlkklkknnnmmn I didn't even know that this level of misunderstanding was possible 😂

[@10bayekofsiwa15]

finishing up the video and I’m part of the second group Margot mentioned so idk how good this idea even is but peaky blinders spin off movie with Margot producing 🤔😳

[@cheska2024]

Kinda dumb to add a comment to over 8000 comments, but here goes .. this is the very best behind-the-scenes video ever done. A conversation. Not an interview. A conversation beyond description with 2 of the best .. and I'm allowed to listen in. Thank you.

[@mouroy251]

I can literally listen to Cillian Murphy talking for like the whole day ....

[@Review-hm6sq]

The most Cillian has been engaged in an interview due to the intelligent nature of the conversation rather than him having to answer the endless superficial questions required of most interviews. Both are gigantic yet still ascending. Can't wait to see what's next from them.

[@wiiplaya25]

It bothers me that there’s still demand for those kinds of senseless questions for TV/magazines

[@timestamper9589]

he needs to be in hot ones

[@Phonixrmf]

@@wiiplaya25the senseless ones are the sensational ones. That’s why they sells

[@alexastoeckl]

I also found it so nice to see how he warmed up to her during this talk. He seemed way more interested in this whole thing in the second half.

[@namantherockstar]

Cillian inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@ladycl4728]

Y'all the way I was DEVOURING every single bit of Cillian's talking. Only the fans know how precious is having him speaking so lightly and for such a long time. That man never shows up anywhere, he doesn't have social media, it's a suffering to love him

[@narunatsu1]

I agree! We had a full year with oppenheimer, i'm so happy to see him go everywhere (tho it's sad to see him suffering in some events 😂). Just love this guy so much ❤

[@crypturilia4568]

One of the greatest actor. He’s extremely private and extremely talented. This is like a shocker he even did this.

[@claire141287]

And his curiousity to learn every aspects of Barbie movie is pure gold. He’s so into getting to know things surrounding like a “always -3 years old - kid”. Such an interesting human being! ❤

[@rujon288]

listen to his radio show

[@BilboSwaggins69]

Makes me love him even more

[@abbyvega6368]

Cillian Murphy finally getting attention that he deserves. I’ve loved this guy for YEARS!! I love it

[@KimmaParish]

SAME. So underrated. I've thought it was because he has a unique look that makes him a bit tough to cast sometimes.

[@ksil5721]

You may have missed Peaky Blinders.

[@crazyplantlady7985]

@@ksil5721 He did tons of stuff before this.

[@TheFireBurningWithin]

Someone give this man a fun set with dance parties and movie nights, he deserves it. Greta, i'm looking at you.

[@anastazjaherasymenko5314]

Given that he’s such an introvert, I really don’t think that he’d enjoy it at all😅

[@Jahaay]

Why? Just from this interview alone I am 100% sure he would not want that at all. He is not a Ryan Gosling, he is Cillian and that's whay he is great.

[@Ophelia771]

He is more a Broken Social Scene kinda guy. I've been at many of the same gigs as him in Dublin.

[@wicklowtownireland2110]

The lad enjoys his craft and enjoys his privacy. Fair play

[@paintedpony2935]

Stop dictating what others should do!

[@chimdi]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that the producers even matched the microphones to the outfits? 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@redsalmon9966]

Nice catch

[@johny3889]

They usually do. White ones for light colors and black for dark colors. :)

[@grassfedcharlie]

black and white? not that deep and probably not intentional

[@qwertyputt]

Interesting little details!

[@qwerttzizzi]

Where is her microphone?

[@Esterferreiradecastro]

I love cillian asking “is she happy or happier” cause like yeah not having an internal monologue would get rid of so much anxiety

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Honestly that was a very intriguing question as someone who struggles with anxiety. I am curious how that woman deals with such emotions if she has no internal monologue. Would be a fascinating idea for a film.

[@mackermate8475]

​@@Missjunebugfreaka lot more people lack internal monologue than you think. The thing is, we all assume our mind is similar to those of others, and because of that we don't really think about whether that actually is the case. One can have anxiety without inner monologue, one can have emotional struggles or mental health issues without inner monologue. Those are not necessarily connected

[@bword590]

my internal monologue drives me nuts

[@Lili3nlhilp]

Ikrrr omg. If i just focused on the present and din think abt the past or future i wudnt be so depressed and anxious lmaooo

[@Lili3nlhilp]

​@@Missjunebugfreakthere's a video on KZbin for an interview w a woman who doesn't have an internal monologue

[@user-ez7iv9dk2e]

we need a movie with these two, I felt they had a lot of chemistry!

[@SummeRain783]

She brings out more of him lol

[@pimpdoggydogg8670]

In another universe I can see them together

[@NithinJune]

thank you for not cutting this down to 10 minutes

[@ladyziggysd]

the fact they are also both Batman villains is so perfect

[@sakibmiah9186]

Harley & Scarecrow 🤭😏

[@blueicer101]

They're nerds at heart.

[@ksalphalcsihp1252]

This is the comment what I expected... 😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@henri_ol]

Barbenheimer was for sure the best event of 2023 in movies , these two deserved it , this event was amazing 👏

[@ironman9716]

It was the adult version of spirit day

[@rameramaproductions]

I would argue Mission Impossible, Indiana Jones 5, and The Creator are pretty big contenders. 2023 is Probably the best year for movies in the last ten years.

[@drumbum3.142]

​@@rameramaproductions 😂😆😂😂😂😂😂🤔😆 2017 ?. .. 😐😐😐

[@4deleDaz33m]

Best event and it's a win for both movies being highly successful at the box office

[@FilmnerdTV]

@@rameramaproductions2014 is still bit better imo

[@twononcriticsandacat]

This man MUST win an Oscar! He was freaking monumental!

[@denis-452]

ya lo gano su merecido oscars👏👏

[@mariamabid4801]

they both seem so nervous of each other and also in awe of each other

[@halane4790]

I now need a movie with them. Their energies play off each other so well, her energetic enthusiasm and his calm introspective vibe.

[@nightkore6756]

this!! and they are obviously so genuinely in love with movies and acting and so fascinated with each other’s talent and knowledge! Ugh i love them!

[@nikitadutta3286]

OH MY GOD YESSS

[@g00d0m3n5]

Yesss!!!!

[@therambler3713]

Someone make this happen please 😂

[@Lee-wu7do]

The Black Cat x Golden Retriever energy levels are insane. 😂 They are a perfect balance of chaos and calm.

[@byrayner]

It's crazy how even their personalities are so opposite. Their representation to each movie is fascinating

[@KayKayshaw]

That’s true!!

[@heliotropezzz333]

representation of

[@byrayner]

@@heliotropezzz333 thanks

[@doh4828]

Two intelligent people having a refreshingly in-depth and earnest conversation about their work and their processes. A real joy to watch, and fangirl Margot is right: Tommy Shelby is probably THE icon of tens.

[@sarab4241]

Greta Gerwig literally can't make a bad movie, so Margot was so smart to get her on board. Noah is also a genius.

[@gfischer761]

That's a lot of superlatives for a movie that was not very good.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

I love Margot!... but not the movie.... I am probably the only one.. ;) On the other hand...Margot likes Cillian, that is unmistakable ... ;)💛

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

Loved Oppenheimer , but didn't like Barbie. Love Greta and Margot...just not the movie. ;)

[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

“I was like, ‘We’re not moving our date. If you’re scared to be up against us, then you move your date.’” And thankfully, none of them moved because both Barbie and Oppenheimer ended up being (arguably) one of the best things to happen to movie theaters in YEARS.

[@Pushnotificationsalwaysoffbye]

Well said!

[@vengeance86]

oppenheimer sure, barbies trash

[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

@@vengeance86 Oppenheimer was phenomenal, but Barbie was a fantastic movie too

[@Aaa-sq1ol]

@@vengeance86both were amazing.

[@yourbasicninja]

Wether one is better than the other isn't really the point. It's how a big the phenomenon wss between these two opposite films, which shaked pop culture and created a huge sense of a big event you don't wanna miss in theatres.

[@Dino13]

Barbenheimer will forever be iconic. Such a great event this year, the memes, the anticipation, the release day , the weeks after that. It was a really fun thing that brought thousands or even millions of people together on the internet, it was so fun. Love Margot and Cillian, this conversation between them was so enjoyable.

[@NicoleMiami]

barbenheimer is my roman empire and i will be getting a tattoo about it

[@liselottemeier9520]

@@NicoleMiami 🤦‍♀

[@valeriesilva4595]

Him in black and her in pink… the stylists knew what they were doing for an interview like this🤌🏻

[@marie6085]

44:25 Margot is so sweet 🥺 But Cillian is also really lovely 😄

[@passionateerrors]

As someone who enjoyed the entirety of the Barbenhiemer phenomenon, it feels so surreal to see this paring actually take place. It HAPPENED AND ITS HERE

[@cooperwolfe5478]

I agree. I saw Barbie the day of came out and then the next day saw Oppenheimer and it was such a cool experience.

[@FlagCutie]

Same. I'm not a super dedicated Nolan fan, but when I heard this was on the works I was excited to see it. I love Barbie, but when it was first discussed, I was a bit cynical thinking it was just gonna be a cash grab. The Gretta was announced a director and I was in lol. I followed the madness online and was going to do the double feature, but family stuff got in the way. I did end up watching both that first week and it was a fun movie experience.

[@csstuff421]

You've (OP) said what I was thinking, I totally agree with you

[@cooperwolfe5478]

@@FlagCutie If you don’t mind me asking which film was your favorite?

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

The Barbenheimer phenomenon was so crazy. Usually when two big movies come out simultaneously, one suffers greatly. But in this case, both movie actually helped the other movie succeed evm more.

[@Natalia-df5iw]

Honestly without it I wouldnt have watched Oppenheimer but I saw Barbie and because of all that hype watching the other one too intrigued me a lot

[@emankhurram]

@@Natalia-df5iw I feel the same way, like I was definitely gonna watch barbie, not so sure about Oppenheimer, but because of the Barbenheimer thing I felt the need to watch both. And everyone was talking about it, "did you watch barbie and Oppenheimer". And both movies were so great in their own right.

[@jadesx96]

Think I might be one of the only people who was set to watch Oppenheimer first (i saw the trailer yonks before i even knew Barbie was happening) but it definitely piqued my curiosity around the hype for both. That phenomenon was a marketing team's dream 😂

[@pinkforguys]

I think part of it was also THAT they were so distinct from each other. In some way opposing, and thus- complimentary

[@Natalia-df5iw]

Yes totally agree!!@@pinkforguys

[@Pyzza24]

Cillian is such an eloquent speaker. The way he is able to express his thoughts in a simple and clear but profound manner amazes me every time I see his interviews.

[@brandons.hernandez3368]

I would love to see Cillian Murphy & Margot Robbie working a film together, directed by Christopher Nolan, they look have a chemistry.

[@kennywagner4025]

I think these two should team up against Batman.

[@SummeRain783]

@@kennywagner4025I can actually imagine Cillian as the joker. The last person who played joker the best was heath ledger.

[@EM-cs7jw]

Greta showing the podcast of the woman who didn’t introspect before to Margot to help her find the Barbie character was a stroke of genius, I’m super impressed

[@namantherockstar]

Cillian inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@tckyuswu]

does anyone know if the episode is still up? i rlly want to listen but i can't seem to find it

[@fatimaortegapozada4405]

@@tckyuswu look up 731: What Lies Beneath (2021) Act Two: Penny for Your Non-Thoughts? On google

[@heyhi5503]

@@tckyuswu same

[@dahatmuhseen1610]

Greta is brilliant. I love all her movies

[@nellielaroy]

I think it’s the first time I am seeing Cillian so comfortable during the interview. Margot really is such a positive influence on people. I need them in a movie. Imagine Cillian joining Margot’s and Ryan’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel

[@lktzu2821]

It is also because he is willingly there. He requested to pair up with Margot for this so I think he is comfortable.

[@Blue-ub8ld]

@@lktzu2821do you have source? That’s so cute

[@lktzu2821]

​@@Blue-ub8ld Ramin Setoodeh, the reporter in charge of Actors on Actors posted it on Twitter. He wanted a Barbenheimer cover but before he could ask either of them Cillian's team reached out and told him that Cillian wanted to pair up with Margot for this. The reporter asked Margot and she said yes quickly. 😂 They are cute.

[@Blue-ub8ld]

@@lktzu2821 that’s amazing!!! We need a movie with these two now

[@orls9068]

@@BeanKing-tm9bh😂 bot

[@PneumaNoose]

I’ve been absolutely enthralled by Cillian since I saw 28 Days Later in the theater, and I find it fascinating that he still covers his mouth so much when he’s being himself. He shies away in some way in every interview I’ve ever seen him in, and yet, he can play a villain so brilliantly. He’s just addictive and a joy to watch. Love all the praise he’s getting (and an Oscar nom and win, FINALLY!).

[@billotter]

Their combination is so great as an interview

[@favm07]

I love how he just ask her questions, and keeps her talking. As a fellow introvert, what a classic move Edit: 9k?!?😲 thank you guys! , stay hydrated!

[@MrLachapell]

​@@demian.x"wholeheartedly" "bubbly"

[@mleinternationalW]

i knew it, but shes brilliant

[@KayKayshaw]

😂😂

[@bennygonzalez9154]

i noticed that too!! funny

[@AntoinetteWolf]

But she wont stop talking or ask him anything.

[@sashzalugorg]

Margot speaks for literally millions of us when she says: “of course there’s more story to tell…please, do it…”

[@joaoextrela]

peaky blinders with hitler in it!!!

[@jens2049]

​@@joaoextrelalol

[@emthegem8141]

Idk, I loved the movie and feel that it stands alone without a sequel. I think a good movie doesn't need a double unless it was designed to have one.

[@sj3830]

@@emthegem8141there isn’t a movie?

[@gay4pay882]

@@sj3830no, movies don’t exist

[@Mandy-gz1xl]

What a fascinating pairing… especially if you take the Barbenheimer out of it. These two almost couldn’t be more opposite in their outward personalities, levels of expressiveness, even what they say they value (besides work), but yet their obviously true love of film and “cinema” (as Cillian kept saying :) ), as well as their thoughtfulness, curiosity, intellect, and admiration for good work, just bonded them. These Actors on Actors are amazing! I’ve always liked both of them, and it’s funny because they fascinate me for mostly different reasons. But one commonality they certainly share is their humility, passion, interest, and they’re both good listeners. I love how Margot fangirled in such a great way, and I love how Cillian started coming out of his shell and you can see him forget this is a filmed conversation for a bit. :)

[@user-mq2kt1kx1c]

I thought I’d get bored in places watching this but it’s was fascinating and I’ve listened so intently to their conversation and I feel so much more respect for them both in understanding how they prepare for the role. They are both brilliant - it feels relaxed and engaging to watch them.

[@tehilaisrailevsky3944]

I completely agree! Really relaxing and very interesting.

[@Lisa-yl1dv]

Cillian laughed & smiled so much in this. Margot's joy and enthusiasm is contagious. I love seeing them together and hope for a new project with them in the leads.

[@Lee-wu7do]

Margot is full of joy. It is infectious.

[@anzie679x]

oh their chemistry would be amazing!

[@MizKimmy]

Yes, I agree 💯 They have great chemistry

[@freudulant]

Much better chemistry than interviews I’ve seen of him with Florence Pugh where she was making digs at his age

[@TooCoolforCardi]

I didn’t get that he’s so charmed by Margot at all. I just kinda get the feeling that he’s going with the flow and saying yes and smiling a lot to her comments, but I don’t think he’s so charmed by her or finds her enthusiasm contagious. I think she clearly is into him, but I don’t feel like it’s mutual.

[@Kwigs_kun]

Margot seems like such a student of the game. Will be very interesting to see the work she produces over the next 10-20 years

[@mary-janeigwagu2376]

Definitely! I'm ashamed to say I didn't think she was as brilliant as she was pretty

[@isabelateixeira3713]

She’s absolutely brilliant!

[@s.a.6082]

Brilliant as she is beautiful

[@tinfoil_hat7727]

I love how you can see in her eyes that every question she asks, she's not asking out of idle curiosity or just to keep the conversation moving or because she feels like its what she's supposed to be asking, but that she's taking studious mental notes to see what wisdom she can glean for her own craft. All of life is prep for a role.

[@swirlingchi]

She reminds me of Tom Cruise in that way

[@victori3370]

Both are brilliant! But listening how Margot talk about her work, dreaming big and yet down to earth and careful for every detail and her passion and radiant vibes which make everything to look so easy and fun, really set her apart. She is my personal #1 and I'm so grateful for all of her movies, interviews and even everyday appearance. Real sunshine 😍

[@theremustbeasweeterplace]

Margot Robbie fangirling over Cillian Murphy like all of us is something i did not expect lmfao makes me love her even more

[@jamesa2482]

These NPC celebrity worshipper comments ^ clearly show that if a human is “good-looking” and famous (because of such looks), the NPC crowds will flock to worship them.

[@L-058]

​@jamesa2482 right. It is interesting listening to some actors bc of how they've mastered the craft of acting, but anything more than that is weird celeb worship

[@jamesa2482]

@@L-058 agreed. Like when people say “makes me love her even more”… love is a STRONG word. You may love her acting but to love the person you need to at least know them… It’s like when swifties defend Taylor swift agaisnt any criticism and say they love her so much. 🤣

[@lktzu2821]

​@@jamesa2482 It's honestly not that deep. 😂

[@bellabana]

Oh lighten up. Margot obviously admires and respects Cillian as an actor so someone saying they like her even me for appreciating his work is in fact fine, you’re overthinking it.

[@eleftheriab1159]

It was such an obvious yet such a surprising pairing that actually worked insanely well. I've never seen Cillian as interested in an interview as in this one and we have to give it to Margot and her enthusiasm and obviously her being a fan of Cillian helped the conversation go as naturally as it did. And I love how she got so excited when Emily's name was mentioned and she just didn't skip a bit and started complementing her and her acting. I love seeing great actors have such respect for each other.

[@ElevenSeven-cz6ss]

He simply couldn't talk cause she kept cutting him off so he stayed silent

[@AliMarie022]

​@@ElevenSeven-cz6ss they talked about the same amount, it was quite an engaged & positive conversation

[@ElevenSeven-cz6ss]

@@AliMarie022 She would not let him finish a sentence. Now if he did that to her???

[@roronoauchiha69]

​@@ElevenSeven-cz6sslol they definitely talked the same amount

[@0NeeN0]

@@ElevenSeven-cz6ss lmao delusional, take your pills instead of looking for an argument with that "Now if he did that to her???", do not play stupid.

[@alexanncy]

Wonferful interview. Loved how Margot let the 'gushing' for the end. Admirable pair of artist and people.

[@miselabram3711]

By far my favourite acting role of Margot’s is in “I, Tonya”. So talented, such a complex character, very well done performance.

[@Brandon_Loves_Horror]

You have great cinematic tastes. I, Tonya is a _VERY_ underrated film. I've been watching it monthly for a long time now.👍

[@tanyapicou5385]

Whoever paired these 2 together deserves not just a raise but a medal. He's usually so bored during interviews lol. Love this so much. And the way the cast of each of these films supporting each other even though they were so different...love it

[@Dhorse0]

He is bored here also, but he was able bury it with his smiling face

[@Watch.Write.Ramble]

You realize it was the fans, right? Vanity Fair did a poll on Twitter and the fans suggested Cillian & Margot, Emily blunt & Anne Hathaway, etc. One that was also heavily requested (for the memes) was Jacob Elordi & Austin Butler, but they didn’t pair them. My guess it’s because all of Butler’s 2023 projects got moved to next year. A shame, because that would’ve been so funny to see.

[@tanyapicou5385]

​@@Dhorse0Well he answered questions a lot more extensively than he usually does lol. So I don't mind either way.

[@namantherockstar]

Cillian inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@KateAurthur]

@@Watch.Write.Ramble This is a Variety video, and you're completely wrong about how this happened.

[@mickeyc.]

I didn't realise just how intelligent and business savvy Margot was. She's obviously a true force to the industry and I think her biggest days are ahead

[@user-ir1lu1ei4n]

No morals

[@allendracabal0819]

I didn't realize how dedicated she was to the craft of acting.

[@TimelesslyModern]

She's clearly talented and had me sold as a powerhouse of an actress instead of "blonde bombshell" as soon as I, Tonya came out. What's awesome to see is how fucking hard working she is. She loves movies, acting, and very clearly just the creative arts. She's an incredibly smart, talendted and passionate person, and I hope to see some more awesome movies with her in them or even her as producer.

[@lilbubblegumleaks8104]

@@TimelesslyModernAlso her role in babylon is phenomenal

[@mariaermides]

She created a gin company with her husband and a few of their friends which is getting a lot of accolades. It’s impressive to see someone at her age try her hand at so many different things and on that level. You definitely have to be savvy to pull it off in the way she has

[@mellowthelms6065]

i truly love the peace and quiet this whole conversation exudes. how wonderful it is to be able to speak and know that the other person is listening. how wonderful it is to see two lovers of film speak so candidly about the thing they love. really enjoyed this one. bless 🤍

[@Kerazzy.]

This is so much better than an interview. Just like watching two talented and respectful friends having a chat over a coffee. Great video. Love both of these amazing actors.

[@shantanunish955]

I love she's still sticking to Barbiecore fashion And also the fact that both of them and the casts of both movies didn't shy away from giving shoutouts to each other's movies, there was no animosity during Barbenheimer, love to see it

[@susivarga7303]

There was no animosity because they were so different and didn't steal away each other's audience.

[@tink6225]

of course there was no anamosity, it was harmless fun without competition

[@sarahsrappa]

This was recorded during the time the movie was released but they were on strike

[@biancaamador3380]

Yes, I love it too! Also I don't know if his clothing choices were intentional because Oppenheimer were this more neutral colors, but If it was, it was a cool dynamic to see the pink and and the black

[@dawici_]

I love how Margot doesn‘t let Cillian get away with his modest attitude and really grills him in a charming way on subjects like his apparent unawareness of the memes and the reasons why Nolan loves to work with him. You can really sense that she‘s 100% authentic and doesn‘t shy away from confidently stating that she knew that the movie was going to be a hit and that her performance was influential in convincing Matell.

[@leona5167]

Yessss that is so true. I love the way the conversation goes so beautifully between them and you learn so much as they talk

[@ritutkarsh7859]

Youre a barbie too aren't you😂

[@WerewolfMaster]

yet it's still Barbie simping xP

[@danielvillalobos4265]

Cillian is so likeable precisely because he's handsome and talented but modest. Margot is appealing because she is beautiful and talented but comes across as down to earth and authentic.

[@Lee-wu7do]

Funny how people take her confidence as arrogance. It seems that women who are confident and unapologetic in who they are intimidate others.

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Honestly i don’t even care if they were just reading the phone books I’d still watch for an entire hour to hear their accents. lol. I love that they sound so interested and actually explain the process of getting the movie made. Brilliant pairing. Killian & Margot prove they are brilliant actors & talented interviewers.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

Cillian Murphy is the name 👍🕊🧡

[@Kagome2600]

Omg, after two months I finally got around watching it. Before playing I was like “oh 50 minutes, that’s kinda long” but the first few minutes were enough to realize that it wasn’t gonna be enough! What a fantastic interview! It’s like Barbeheimer came full circle. You can see the respect between them, how Margot was a fan of Cillian’s work and, especially, how Cillian, who’s quite shy and discreet, totally opened up and was happy to be there with her. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius

[@Sunny.27]

An Irish and an Australian walked over to America and played two of the most iconic American personalities.

[@nihilisticbarbie]

literally 😂

[@Islaras]

lmaoo

[@fettfan91]

I have seen many interviews with Cillian Murphy, and none of them disarmed him like Margot. Amazing pairing!

[@darkseid6089]

And Emily blunt disarmed him also.

[@Futergod]

Check out his interview in Craig Ferguson's late night show!

[@karlmortoniv2951]

@@Futergod Ferguson was a phenomenal interviewer. He'd go as goofy or as flirty or as serious as whoever he had opposite him wanted to go and was able shift gears with them at the drop of a hat. Only one I ever saw that his thing didn't work on was Sean Penn who seemed to have had whatever sense of humor he might have possessed taken out before the interview.

[@K.C-2049]

@@karlmortoniv2951 I retroactively miss Craig Ferguson he was so underrated at the time. his rant about what tabloids had done to Britney Spears was just so kind in a time when celebrity gossip/tabloids were really cruel.

[@ElevenSeven-cz6ss]

By disarming him do you mean refusing to let him finish a sentence?

[@francescagruscio]

Great interview. I just wrote a screenplay and to hear Margot talk about Greta's writing and soft pitch process was brilliant and inspiring.

[@Susan-gy2ks]

This is so good. Loved this interview so much.

[@PeterBarber]

Margot bringing up Peaky Blinders made me so happy

[@s.c.t-biscuit9380]

SAME I squealed lmao

[@Ghost_Riley...............3247]

Iam here because of these 😂

[@infinity_sh4816]

never expected her to watch it, i never did yet lmao but maybe i should

[@Ghost_Riley...............3247]

@@infinity_sh4816 you son of gun how haven't you watched it.

[@jesmondlagado7475]

Timestamp?

[@Noah_ol11]

I like how they are wearing the colors of their characters 😂

[@NoVACorpsGaming]

Robert Oppenheimer was black?!

[@MrHateanyman]

​@@NoVACorpsGamingas I recall she played white barbie so you joke is kinda... Nah

[@Evil_Vegan]

she should've worn black, and he pink

[@naomiidk1583]

⁠@@MrHateanymanShe played Stereotypical Barbie

[@Sakythia]

Apparently they weren’t even asked to dress up, they just came like this according to Variety 😂

[@HimanshuSharma-hv9vo]

Such interviews educate the viewers at so many levels. The sincerity and calmness in telling the stories by them give insights into life.

[@n3th3r3alm6]

I genuinely can’t begin to explain how much I love these two people

[@ejd5261]

The bone structure in this interview is immaculate 👌💯

[@UrbanMediaReview]

😂😭

[@f6jk]

Go outside

[@brianghostfury]

because Europeans are the most beautiful. and you cant deny that.

[@user-zn9ke8um8s]

​@@brianghostfuryDeutschland by Rammstein plays

[@eudaimon7324]

​@@brianghostfurySonnen Menschen

[@EmilyZepf]

it's so fun to see them get more comfortable with each other throughout the interview and how interested they are in each others strategies and views, ahhh it's just so inspiring to see

[@AdityaDixitYT]

Nolan tried to avoid mentioning Barbie during Oppenheimer's press tour due to his awkward stance with WB but positive events like this are what pop culture media should be about. Their being together shows how there never was any bad blood between filmmakers.

[@itsbonkerjojo9028]

Why is it awkard with WB ?

[@pig_cakes1368]

@@itsbonkerjojo9028guessing Batman

[@CrissieTan]

@@itsbonkerjojo9028 Nolan had a fallout with Warner Bros. over the distribution of "Tenet" on HBO Max. He felt blindsided by Warner Bros' decision and it was this that he chose to go with Universal Pictures to distribute "Oppenheimer". Nolan was never a big fan of streaming services in the first place.

[@sopdadope]

Nolan got screwed over by WB and he was one of their cash cows for over a decade.

[@yaritzamiranda921]

​@@CrissieTanwhich is why WB decided to release Barbie on the same day as Oppenheimer lol.

[@imthiazmuhassin3267]

It's such a refreshing interview honestly. Cillian's mostly asking about how Margot took bold risks as a producer/actor for Barbie while Margot was just fangirling over Cillian's filmography. This was a good conversation

[@purbitasinha6778]

Being so experienced in their fields and asking questions to one another is a wholesome interview to watch!

[@franklyford9284]

I don't often like the "Actors on Actors" episodes (that I've seen--not a whole lot of them) but I completely enjoyed this one. Both Margot and Cillian take their craft so entirely seriously and treat it with such integrity. And they showed up in this episode with that same realness and integrity and respect for each other as well. So well done to both of you and to all who brought this episode together.

[@user-wo7iq8jt8x]

Loved this conversation. Can tell how excited Margot is meeting Cillian, she keeps interrupting her own questions with more questions before he fully answers or what he is answering with her own similar thoughts 😊

[@ninadelrey8]

Yes, her fangirling and being all excited was such a highlight of the interview! 🥹 And Killian obviously enjoying the convo, ugh such a good combo, so natural and you can tell they enjoyed each other company… They both liked each others questions AND answers, related to so much stuff and explained a lot and were so genuinely invested. It was so awesome to watch and experience.

[@luka6344]

​@@ninadelrey8why did you write it with a k😂

[@ElevenSeven-cz6ss]

She won't even let him finish 😐

[@l____a____m____a]

She’s so real for asking him about peaky blinders the fact that there are people out there who only know him as the “oppenheimer” guy and not as tommy shelby is crazy to me like y’all are missing out

[@b00psn00t]

or scarecrow!

[@tomsevcik1792]

Facts!! Peaky Blinders is prob his best work too. 10/10 show.

[@dudu2929]

at which mintue does she ask that?

[@tomsevcik1792]

@@dudu2929 43:13 👍

[@DavidCallMusic]

I first saw him in 28 Days Later, and then in Sunshine. He's just been around so long and done such varied stuff! I haven't even seen Peaky Blinders. I'll get to it :)

[@Naomii147]

The best interview I've ever seen!!

[@tehilaisrailevsky3944]

I literally enjoyed every second of this interesting, deep and genuine conversation! Both were interested to ask and to answer and to listen to each other. Thank you!!

[@TimeBucks]

Barbenheimer will forever be iconic

[@sujatadalmotra1333]

👍👍

[@sustain2063]

It feels so good to see a full-length-conversational-interview being given by Cilian. Could totally relate with Margot when she started talking and asking questions about Peaky Blinders 😅

[@caspersolmer6107]

What minute?

[@abdullahs9500]

43:12

[@kesocheese364]

aw it was so nice and sweet to hear both of them talk in a genuine and immersive manner ❤️ i hope we get more of em soon :)

[@Awisome7]

You don't realize how much prep and work goes into creating a compelling character. Eye opening and easy to digest

[@z-524]

Part of what made Barbenheimer so special to me was that it wasn't Barbie vs Oppenheimer but it merged them together and created a love-child/love-letter to cinema

[@Skyler_Momoko]

I know right - I feel like if this happened in 2013, it would have been Barbie vs Oppenheimer and would've had a sexist undertone of "ew barbie is a girls thing" or whatever. I think the fact that it was seen as a duo just made me feel like something healed in the world.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

A "love letter to cinema"? Jesus. Barbeinheimer isn't the triumph of cinema, it's the triumph of marketing. And conformism.

[@z-524]

@@SCharlesDennicon ok send me an essay abt it

[@SCharlesDennicon]

@@z-524 Well, it depends, what about your essay, you know, on why it would be a "love letter to cinema"? :D

[@anna_banana7019]

The way Margot talks about producing and Greta really makes me think she’d be a great director one day. She has such a good grasp on the mechanics of movies and she just seems like she’d be able to make something really interesting that I’d 100% love

[@GuessIllSeeYouInTheMovies]

Which is interesting you point out cause Margot did say she would be very interested in directing one day!

[@hamilcross]

you can tell she has a passion for it!! i'm so fascinated by her work ethic and how hands-on she was for the whole process from the moment she was attached to the project. i'd like to see them team up again someday.

[@gopper1205]

her character in Babylon IS her!

[@namantherockstar]

Cillian inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@anna_banana7019]

@@hamilcross my thoughts exactly

[@whatsthis3566]

It's been 3 months. Here I am, still watching it. Their talk is so worth watching, i even imagine they'll make a good reviewers/critics (?)(I'm not sure I'm using the correct term) what I mean is there's no empty/useless question being asked because they both so passionate about the work themselves that they share the progress and everything magnificently. I hope they'd work on the same project some day, films, tv show or anything. I think I'd be excited to watch it.

[@keirashepherd286]

Cillian and Margot's dynamic is one where you would think it would be something so odd because of how almost paradoxal it is, but this interview with them paired together honestly couldn't have worked out better. Both of them are so humble and grounded in their respective crafts, and it was so easy to just sit and admire them for who they are

[@jamescarr1265]

God they have such respect for each other I loved watching it

[@hleebeg]

They're both big nerds as well. Also, in my experience, Australians and Irish people tend to get along pretty well 😃 so it's maybe not as odd of a pairing when you think about it. Plus, they are both batman villains 😃

[@jamescarr1265]

@@hleebeg they really do hahah

[@ehsancandrive]

As Oppenheimer said, " it's paradoxical, yet it works"

[@jamiegreenberg8476]

i wish they would be in a movie together theyd have amazing chemistry!

[@4deleDaz33m]

The best part of Barbie and Oppenheimer released in the same day is that both are great movies and it encourages people to support both. It's like, "Hey there are two good unique movies today, please see both". I love the support from the Barbenheimer event 🙌

[@davidlovesfilm]

They answered our fan requests and brought Barbie and Oppy together at last So great!! 🙏♥️

[@davidlovesfilm]

They answered our fan requests and brought Barbie and Oppy together at last. So great!! 🙏🙏♥️

[@davidlovesfilm]

They answered our fan requests and brought Barbie and Oppy together at last. So great!! 🙏♥️

[@sophiabello1781]

I love how Margot Robbie is a fan of Cillian. I definitely need a movie with these two.

[@redandcold]

This was so amazing. Loved every second of it.

[@jarrettcreighton8727]

I absolutely love how Margot is so excited while talking to Cillian about his role in Peaky Blinders. She looks like any other fan when meeting one of their favourite characters.

[@thiagomuniz8607]

The reference about the PHD woman who can't introspect is PURE GENIUS from Greta. Impressive association to make with a Barbie character. Wow

[@srijitanandi7303]

EXACTLY??? Also, I need to listen to that Podcast immediately. If anyone finds the link, do share!

[@thiagomuniz8607]

@@srijitanandi7303 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHOal6aqp8d9iaMsi=H8jdt3hO0WSwiTaT

[@thiagomuniz8607]

@@srijitanandi7303 It is not a podcast but she explains

[@elliest55]

Indeed - it blew my mind

[@Gmerlot]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2ecioaeYsh5jrs@@srijitanandi7303

[@Blahgirl283]

That was genuinely so lovely.

[@tab5470]

This interview, conversation is so much more interesting and insightful and any interview of actor/actress by the journalist....Cillian and Margot so so comfortable in each other companies!