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Cillian Murphy thriller Anna has emerged as a surprise hit on Netflix, with the film becoming the fourth most-watched movie globally on the streaming platform.Anna, which is available to stream on Netflix US, sees Sasha Luss star as a former KGB agent-turned-model who is forced to return to her old profession, become a double agent and avenge the death of her previous employer in exchange for her freedom.Oppenheimer‘s Murphy plays CIA agent Leonard Miller, with Helen Mirren and Luke Evans also starring.The official synopsis reads: “Beneath a Russian woman’s striking beauty lies a hidden secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill and lead to her becoming one of the most feared assassins on the planet.”At the time of its release, Anna performed poorly with critics, receiving a score of 33 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it was far more popular with fans, receiving an audience rating of 81 per cent on the same site.The film is directed by Luc Besson, who is known for the 1994 action-thriller Léon: The Professional, starring Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been cast in 28 Years Later.Per a Deadline Hollywood report, Taylor-Johnson has boarded the project and will star alongside Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Comer, who joined the film earlier this month. Little is known of their roles or the film’s plot points at this point.Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been rumoured to be cast as the next James Bond.

Danny Boyle‘s hit movie 28 Days Later is finally getting another sequel and some major names are attached!

EXCLUSIVE: The new 28 Years Later trilogy from director Danny Boyle and Sony Pictures is gaining momentum, and some serious star power. Sources tell Deadline that Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes have boarded the first pic, a sequel to the original 28 Days Later.

Cillian Murphy has secured another award win for his performance in Oppenheimer.The actor was recently named Best Lead Actor at the Irish Film and TV Academy Awards on Saturday (April 20) for his portrayal of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed biopic.This follows an impressive list of wins for the actor this award season, having been recognised at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and SAG awards.The Irish actor, who has collaborated with Nolan on six films, including the Dark Knight trilogy, acknowledged the significance of receiving the award on home soil.Having been presented his award by Killers Of The Flower Moon star and nominee for Best International Actress, Lily Gladstone, Murphy accepted the honour with: “God, I’m still so brutal at this.”He continued: “But being in this room is so special — being at home, with people that I love and admire amongst my fellow nominees and some of my favourite people.”According to Variety, the Peaky Blinders star spoke backstage after the ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, sharing: “It feels lovely being home with so many friends and colleagues.”Nominated alongside Murphy in the category were All Of Us Strangers’ Andrew Scott and Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan.

New ITV drama Red Eye is set between an all-night flight from London to Beijing, the streets of London and the corridors of power within Whitehall. The series has been described as a "brilliantly addictive thriller" by ITV bosses.

The 21st Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards, which highlight Irish filmmakers, television creators and performers, saw Pat Collins’ That They May Face The Rising Sun win Best Film in an upset. Despite earning a second-best 11 nominations, the top award was its only win.

Alex Ritman Cillian Murphy capped off his domination of awards season by claiming the top acting prize for film on home soil. The Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG award winner on Saturday night added perhaps a final statue to his flawless haul for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” when he was named best lead actor at the 21st Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.

Jack Dunn Variety has earned its third Daytime Emmy nomination for the “Actors on Actors” series, with the first coming in 2019. The PBS SoCal series pairs up actors for candid discussions about their recent work and thoughts on the entertainment industry.

Cillian Murphy, describing the Oppenheimer star as “adorable” and “very special”.Rea, who was Oscar-nominated for his performance in 1992’s The Crying Games, has collaborated with Murphy on a number of projects over the years, including Breakfast On Pluto and Ballyturk.“He is a really adorable guy,” Rea told Irish news channel RTE. “Of course, he had something very special, with tremendous focus, and he’s a good laugh; he is a good guy to work with.“He is a really pleasant person, and it’s nice to go out with him for drinks and what have you.

2014 science fiction film “Interstellar.”“Well, maybe this means it’ll be a boon to science,'” Chastain, 47, quipped to People magazine last week. But a rep for Babynames.com told TMZ on Wednesday that the name Murph is not that popular.It’s not in the top 1,000 names — for boys or girls — for any year of birth this century, according to the Social Security Administration’s baby name database.The Babynames.com rep also told TMZ that only one person added the name to their favorites list in the two years after the release of “Interstellar” — and another person added it last year.The Post reached out to Chastain’s reps for comment.Now, Murphy is a desired name for babies, entering the Social Security list in 2020 at No.

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar will be re-released in cinemas later this year in honour of the film’s 10th anniversary.The film, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Matt Damon is set in a dystopian future and sees a group of astronauts travelling into outer space to find a new planet for humans to colonise.Paramount Pictures announced the re-release during its presentation to cinema owners and executives at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week.Interstellar will arrive in cinemas on September 27 and will be shown in 70mm IMAX prints, as well as on digital screens.Nolan filmed Interstellar with a combination of 35mm anamorphic film and 65mm IMAX. At the time of release, he encouraged cinema goers to see the movie in 70mm IMAX – something that led to weeks of sold-out showings.Warner Bros., who co-produced the movie, will work with Paramount on the revival screenings (as per Variety).Meanwhile, Nolan’s Oppenheimer continues to break records around the world, and this week became Nolan’s biggest Box Office hit overseas.The biopic profiles Robert J.

Katcy Stephan Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct the second part of the upcoming “28 Years Later” trilogy from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Previously, she directed and co-wrote “The Marvels” starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, and “Candyman,” a contemporary spiritual sequel of the 1992 cult horror classic of the same name for Universal and Monkeypaw Productions. “Candyman” opened to No.

EXCLUSIVE: While Danny Boyle is set to return to direct 28 Years Later, the first film in a new trilogy based on the iconic horror films he helped launch, Sony Pictures is already lining up the helmer for the second installment. While a deal hasn’t closed, sources tell Deadline that Nia DaCosta is in talks to direct, with Boyle, original writer Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald and Peter Rice producing along with Bernie Bellew. 28 Days Later star Cillian Murphy will exec produce.

Cillian Murphy has revealed his affection for a certain Irish football pundit and former player.Speaking recently for a profile in the Financial Times, the Cork-born actor opened up about his love for fellow Irishman and footballing legend Roy Keane, who is the joint most successful Irish footballer of all time.Keane, 52, spent 13 years of his 18 year-long footballing career at Manchester United, as well as representing the Republic of Ireland at multiple international competitions.Speaking of Keane, who went on to work as a studio analyst and pundit for ITV and Sky Sports, Murphy said: “[Roy Keane] is actually one of my favourite people.”He continued: “I met him once in an airport, and we had a very intense chat for about an hour and a half.”When asked if he saw a “kindred spirit” between the two, the Peaky Blinders star replied: “I did. He’s got that thing, that Cork sense… straight to the heart of the issue.”“He’s a legend,” he added.

The Irish Film And TV Academy (IFTA) has revealed this year’s nominees for the Screen Ireland – IFTA Rising Star award.

Oppenheimer continues to break records around the world, and now the film has become Christopher Nolan’s biggest Box Office hit overseas.The biopic profiles Robert J. Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), the real-life American physicist who played a pivotal role in the creation of the atomic bomb in World War II.

Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes have reportedly joined Cillian Murphy in 28 Years Later.Back in January, it was reported that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland were in the midst of developing a sequel to 28 Days Later, 20 years on from the film’s original release.According to the same report from The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Years Later will be directed by Boyle and written by Garland.The same report also said Cillian Murphy was reported to return in the lead role for the new film after starring in the original when he was still a relatively unknown actor.Now, World of Reel are reporting that both Comer and Fiennes will join Murphy in the film. As yet, there roles haven’t been confirmed nor any further casting details announced.

Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that he would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, should the opportunity arise.Downey Jr. gained global recognition for starring in 10 films as Iron Man, concluding with Avengers: Endgame in 2019.Following more than a decade spent as a key part of the franchise, the actor has shared that he would “happily” return to the role.In a recent interview with Esquire, the American actor answered a question about returning to the MCU with: “Happily.

Eiza González has revealed her pick for the part.Eiza González celebrates ‘3 Body Problem’ stunning debutEiza González explains ‘conscious dating’ and why she practices it“It’s hard not to look at Henry Cavill and think of James Bond, to be really honest,” said González to Entertainment Weekly. “Obviously, I’m part of the group of people that are rooting for him to get it hopefully, if that was a possibility.”González and Cavill recently starred in “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” an action film that’s based on the real life story of the Special Operations Executive.

Cillian Murphy has been announced as the new face of Versace, with his debut being launched globally today (April 3).The latest in an esteemed list of celebrities who have represented the luxury Italian fashion brand, the Oppenheimer star joins Anne Hathaway in fronting their new collection campaign, Versace Icons.It was reported last month that Murphy would be the face of Versace Icons’ inaugural collection for men. The women’s collection launched last spring, fronted by Murphy’s The Dark Knight Rises co-star, Hathaway.A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace)Now, the men’s collection has been launched, offering a “complete wardrobe of daily staples including tailoring, denim, knitwear, shoes, bags, and accessories with immediately recognisable House codes”, according to the Versace website.The collaboration, which is reportedly Murphy’s first brand partnership, follows his appearance at the Oscars last month, where he accepted his award for Best Actor in a custom Atelier Versace suit.Speaking on the partnership, brand founder and fashion designer Donatella Versace said (via GQ): “I am thrilled that Cillian is joining the Versace family.”“He is truly exceptional and totally deserves his Oscar win.

Anne Hathaway and Cillian Murphy are starring in a new fashion campaign!

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter More than eight months (and one Oscar best picture win) after “Oppenheimer” landed in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s historical epic is still finding new audiences. The film opened over the weekend in its final market, Japan, with $2.5 million from 343 theaters. It placed third on the country’s box office charts after two local offerings, the horror movie “Strange House” and the animated “Haikyu!!” According to Universal Pictures, “Oppenheimer” is the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood release in Japan, surpassing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” ($1.6 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($1.3 million).

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has finally been released in Japan, and the film has been met with mixed reviews. The biopic profiles Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, the real-life American physicist who played a pivotal role in the creation of the atomic bomb in World War II.

Oppenheimer” finally premiered in Japan on Friday with trigger warnings after an eight-month controversy over how it would be perceived there.Signs were posted at the entrances to some theaters in Tokyo, warning that the Christopher Nolan film, which was released globally in July, contained images of nuclear tests.The movie tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer — played by Cillian Murphy, who won the Oscar for his portrayal — the physicist behind the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, killing more than 200,000 and ending World War II.“Of course this is an amazing film which deserves to win the Academy Awards.

Nolan himself would not call it a biopic. The genre can be a box office goldmine, and it can also be an awards season juggernaut.

Cillian Murphy has revealed that he has adopted a vegan diet.Speaking on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron, the Oppenheimer star shared that he has made the shift to a plant-based diet.When asked about what Murphy typically cooks, the 28 Days Later star said: “I’ve been trying the vegan thing as well.”Speaking on the transition to the diet, which prohibits eating meat, dairy and eggs, Murphy sighed before confessing: “I miss cheese.”On whether he notices the lack of meat in his diet, Murphy shared: “I don’t miss the meat, no. I’ve been off the meat for a long time.”He continued: “I had kind of a relapse, and I didn’t feel any better, so I’m back off it again,” before sharing he had momentarily relapsed his diet with venison.

Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s reported casting as James Bond.Last week it was reported that the Tenet star would be taking on the iconic role, two years after Daniel Craig stepped down from the franchise.According to The Sun, a source shared that EON Productions had offered the role to the 33-year-old: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.

Following his Best Actor Oscar win at the 96th Academy Awards, Irish actor Cillian Murphy is reuniting with Universal Pictures, the distributor of Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer,” for another period drama, “Blood Runs Coal.” The starring vehicle for Murphy, reported on by Deadline, seemingly takes a page from the world of Martin Scorsese (“The Irishman,” “Killers of The Flower Moon”).

Cillian Murphy has reportedly been tapped to star in a film adaptation of Blood Runs Coal for Universal Pictures.According to Deadline Hollywood, Universal Pictures “completed a pre-emptive acquisition” of Mark A. Bradley’s Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America two days before the 2024 Oscars.Murphy will reportedly star and produce the film, while the movie has yet to have a director attached to it.

Cillian Murphy has booked his next movie role!

Katcy Stephan Universal Pictures has pre-emptively landed an adaptation of Mark A. Bradley’s “Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America,”with newly-minted Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attached to star and produce. Jez Butterworth (“Spectre,” “Ford v Ferrari”) and John-Henry Butterworth (“Get On Up,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) will adapt the screenplay.

Game Of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has reminisced about working with a younger Cillian Murphy as he praised the star’s talent.Murphy recently won the Oscar for Best Actor for his turn in Oppenheimer, and in the past appeared alongside fellow Irishman Cunningham in a number of projects including The Tale of Sweety Barrett, Breakfast On Pluto and The Wind That Shakes The Barley.Speaking on RTÉ show Sunday with Miriam, the star was asked whether he spotted Murphy’s talent early on, replying: “I tell you something, as soon as I saw him, I nearly eloped with him! The man is gorgeous!“He’s incredibly talented,” Cunningham added. “He’s been in the game a long time.

What’s next for Cillian Murphy after his award-winning performance in “Oppenheimer“? How about returning to his most iconic role before playing the nuclear physicist? Deadline reports that Murphy will reprise his role from the BBC/Netflix series “Peaky Blinders” for Steven Knight‘s upcoming follow-up film. “He definitely is returning for it,” Knight told Birmingham World about Murphy’s involvement.

Cillian Murphy is reportedly set to reprise his role as the Irish-Romani gang leader in a “Peaky Blinders” movie, according to Steven Knight, who created the hit British crime drama. “He definitely is returning for it,” Knight, 64, told Birmingham World of Murphy, 47, at the premiere of “The Town,” his new drama series for BBC. “We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth [England].”The Post has contacted reps for Murphy for comment.