Christopher Nolan paid a special visit to Ireland in the autumn of 2021, armed with a highly sought-after document—a script for his top-secret new film.
The script, printed on red paper to avoid duplicating, was personally presented by Nolan or one of his family members, as is customary for all projects.
This visit came as no surprise to Cillian Murphy, given their lengthy history of collaboration spanning five films.
Despite having never played a lead in a Nolan picture, Murphy had already agreed to the role based simply on his description.
As the afternoon passed, Nolan’s instinctive return signalled the end of their rendezvous.
Despite the lack of traditional channels of communication, Nolan’s perfect timing remained consistent.
Following their chat, Murphy took the DART train home, eager to learn more about his forthcoming career.
Cillian’s performance in the 2023 blockbuster film Oppenheimer, which made nearly a billion dollars worldwide, cemented his reputation as a renowned actor.
Despite his longtime presence in Hollywood, he was sometimes disregarded, with his talent recognised primarily by industry insiders.
His wide body of work, which ranged from minor but significant roles in Christopher’s films to his famous main role in the internationally acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, demonstrated his ability and depth as an actor.
Christopher Nolan famously called Murphy the best actor of his generation, which his current performance has helped justify to a wider audience.
Despite his burgeoning star, Murphy has kept a conscious distance from the craziness of Hollywood, living in a peaceful coastal hamlet in Ireland since 2015.
The actor and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, live in a gorgeous coastal town in Ireland with their two teenage sons.
Despite his lucrative career in Hollywood, Murphy’s life is focused on the simple pleasures of family, friends, and community.
He appreciates the realism of everyday situations. And emphasizes that living a normal life and seeing the flow of mankind are critical components of his research as an actor.
He believed that being engaged in the “bubble” of perpetual work and promotions would limit his ability to properly appreciate life as a human being.