Cillian Murphy’s three otherworldly performances, including Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy, the Irish actor with a striking gaze, is finally getting the recognition he deserves thanks to his role in Christopher Nolan’s another blockbuster. The movie casts Murphy in the lead role, letting him portray the character of prominent physicist J Robert Oppenheimer.

But the 47-year-old has been a phenomenal actor for a couple of decades. It’s just he had been a little away from the limelight for most of his career. Introducing Murphy’s three otherworldly performances that will make you fall in love with his acting all over again.

Oppenheimer (2023)

Cillian Murphy’s career-defining performance in the newest Nolan work is being singled out for praise by critics. The performance embodies Oppenheimer – remembered as the father of the atomic bomb – as a scientific prodigy haunted by consequences of his own brilliance.

Peacock (2010)

Directed by Michael Lander, this lesser-known gem in Murphy’s filmography revolves around the character of John Skillpa, a man leading a double life as both himself as well as a woman. The movie highlights the actor’s ability to take on unconventional roles.

The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006)

This powerful historical drama set in the early 1920s shows Murphy playing the role of Damien, a doctor entangled in the Irish War of Independence against British rule. With grace and intensity, the actor delivers an outstanding performance that resonates deeply with the fans.

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On another note, it seems the wave of Barbenheimer refuses to decelerate. Both Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, released on July 21, offering movie-goers a chance to watch two big creations on the same day.

While Nolan’s biographical thriller is running strong, the musical fantasy is dominating ticket windows in several centres across the globe. Till the second Sunday, Barbie has amassed $780.7 million at the worldwide box office, with Oppenheimer accumulating $429.3 million.