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Cillian Murphy's Oscar Win Sparks Gritty New Projects

10/7/2025

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Since winning the 2024 Best Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy says major roles haven’t come quickly.
His recent projects include Small Things Like These and Netflix's Steve, based on Max Porter's novella and following a headteacher and student named Shy.
Critics praised Murphy's performance. The film, produced by his company, is gritty yet uplifting and rated 9/10.

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Since winning the 2024 Best Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy says major roles haven’t come quickly.
His recent projects include Small Things Like These and Netflix's Steve, based on Max Porter's novella and following a headteacher and student named Shy.
Critics praised Murphy's performance. The film, produced by his company, is gritty yet uplifting and rated 9/10.