Cillian Murphy’s post-OPPENHEIMER career choices reveal an actor more interested in artistic integrity than commercial appeal. Rather than leveraging his Oscar win for blockbuster deals, Murphy has reunited with director Tim Mielants for STEVE, arriving in theaters this September before hitting Netflix on October 3rd.
Based on Max Porter’s bestseller “Shy,” STEVE follows headteacher Murphy through a pivotal day at a last-chance reform school facing closure. As Steve battles to save his institution while grappling with his own mental health, he encounters Shy, a troubled teenager caught between self-destruction and redemption. The film reunites Murphy with SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE co-star Emily Watson, alongside Tracey Ullman and Jay Lycurgo.
What makes Murphy’s trajectory fascinating is how it defies typical post-Oscar moves. While most actors chase lucrative franchises, Murphy continues selecting complex, psychologically demanding roles. From OPPENHEIMER‘s tortured physicist to SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE‘s conflicted father, and now STEVE‘s dedicated educator, he gravitates toward characters wrestling with profound moral dilemmas.
Murphy’s collaboration with emerging director Mielants and innovative writer Porter demonstrates his commitment to elevating distinctive voices rather than simply starring in established properties. This mature approach leverages his Oscar credibility to champion meaningful projects that might otherwise struggle for recognition.
STEVE represents Murphy’s statement about his artistic priorities in this career phase, where commercial considerations yield to meaningful storytelling and authentic collaboration. His choices suggest an artist building a lasting legacy rather than capitalizing on Hollywood’s fleeting spotlight.
Aisling Bea is going to Mars 🚀
The Irish actress and BAFTA TV winner has joined the cast of STARMAN, starring alongside Brendan Fraser and Jeff Daniels, playing defiant Irish photographer Julia Hanley opposite Fraser`s stranded astronaut.
Full details via 🔗︎ in bio!
Irish director Lenny Abrahamson (NORMAL PEOPLE, ROOM) is set to direct YOU ARE HERE.
The eight-part screen adaptation of David Nicholls` best-selling novel will star Claire Foy (THE CROWN) and Matthew MacFayden (SUCCESSION)
Full details via link in bio 🔗︎
Barry Keoghan heads back into Irish indie territory with LEMONADE 🍋
First-look images and details have landed for Kim Bartley`s narrative feature debut, a story about first loves, second chances, and the ties that make a family.
Full preview via link in bio 🔗︎
We`ve lost a national treasure 💔
Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, Glen Hansard, has died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Dublin this morning.
THE COMMITMENTS and ONCE star leaves behind a monumental cultural legacy on screen and stage.
Full tribute via link in bio 🔗︎
Brothers. Betrayal. Drag queens.
STARLINGS, the debut novel from RUSSELL TOVEY (THE NIGHT MANAGER, ANGELS IN AMERICA), has landed as an Audible original — and Andrew Scott has lent his voice to this amazing, brave work.
Listen now via link in bio 🔗︎
Domhnall Gleeson`s acting range is simply unreal.
The STAR WARS and HARRY POTTER star talks his new Peacock mockumentary hit THE PAPER, upcoming work in Werner Herzog`s BUCKING FASTARDS and the current Sundance breakout THE INCOMER.
Watch now via link in bio 🔗︎
Andrew Scott is heading to @tiff_net!
ELSINORE, Scott`s biographical drama about legendary actor Ian Charleson, has landed a Special Presentations slot at TIFF 2026, starring alongside Olivia Coleman.
Full details via link in bio 🔗︎
Who loves truly scary horror?
Ahead of its release, Irish director Damian McCarthy (hows_themovie_goin) talks the art of scaring the bejesus out of his audiences.
New interview via 🔗︎ in bio.
Saoirse Ronan is officially a filmmaker.
Her directorial debut PAPER PLANE — written by Ronan herself and starring Martha Malone, Clare Dunne, and Tim Creed — heads to Venice this September, competing for the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film.
More at irishfilmtv.com 🔗︎
