Murphy teases THE IMMORTAL MAN

Murphy teases THE IMMORTAL MAN

Murphy teases THE IMMORTAL MAN

Cillian Murphy is riding a remarkable wave of momentum that shows no signs of slowing down. With his latest film STEVE arriving on Netflix on October 3, Murphy has been making the rounds to promote the project, but it’s what he revealed about his next venture that has fans of a certain Birmingham gangster absolutely buzzing with anticipation.

During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Murphy confirmed that THE IMMORTAL MAN, the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders spin-off film, has wrapped production and will hit screens in 2026. When Norton pressed him about exactly when the movie would be “in the world,” Murphy kept it simple but definitive: next year. The news marks a triumphant return for Murphy to the role that defined a generation of television, Tommy Shelby, the razor-blade-capped crime boss whose signature undercut haircut became a cultural phenomenon.

Murphy didn’t hold back his feelings about that particular style choice, calling it “so disgusting, really,” and explaining that the harsh shave was historically rooted in practicality rather than fashion—specifically, it was done to prevent lice infestations among working-class men of the era. Despite Murphy’s distaste, the look became one of the most copied hairstyles of the 2010s, cementing the show’s influence beyond the screen.

THE IMMORTAL MAN reunites Murphy with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who penned the screenplay, and assembles an impressive ensemble cast including Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham, and Sophie Rundle. This film represents a crucial chapter in Murphy’s recent career trajectory, coming on the heels of his Oscar-winning performance in OPPENHEIMER and positioning him as one of the most compelling actors working today. The transition from prestige streaming drama to feature film demonstrates not only the enduring power of the Peaky Blinders franchise but also Murphy’s ability to command both intimate character studies and sprawling ensemble pieces with equal magnetism.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

Cillian Murphy on the TODAY show

Cillian Murphy on the TODAY show

Cillian Murphy on the TODAY show

Cillian Murphy has never been one to chase the spotlight, but lately, the spotlight refuses to let him go. Fresh off his Academy Award win for OPPENHEIMER, the Irish actor is already deep into his next transformation, this time as a struggling teacher in Netflix’s reform school drama STEVE. It’s a deliberately unglamorous role, the kind Murphy gravitates toward when everyone else expects him to capitalize on his newfound Hollywood heat with something flashier, more commercial, more obvious.

Murphy’s approach to his craft has always been about stripping away rather than adding on. Even after the cultural earthquake that was OPPENHEIMER, a film that dominated conversations from red carpets to college campuses and turned a three-hour historical drama about theoretical physics into an unlikely box office juggernaut, he remains fundamentally unchanged. That Christopher Nolan collaboration, their sixth together spanning over two decades, didn’t just earn Murphy his first Oscar; it cemented a creative partnership that has become one of modern cinema’s most fascinating ongoing experiments in trust and transformation.

The director-actor relationship between Nolan and Murphy is built on something rare in an industry obsessed with brands and franchises: genuine artistic curiosity. From Murphy’s early days playing Scarecrow in BATMAN BEGINS to the haunted soldier in DUNKIRK, Nolan has consistently seen past the piercing blue eyes and sharp cheekbones to find something darker, more complex, more interesting. OPPENHEIMER was simply the fullest expression of that vision, giving Murphy the space to inhabit J. Robert Oppenheimer’s brilliance and moral anguish in ways that felt both intimate and epic.

Now, with STEVE, Murphy returns to smaller-scale storytelling, playing an educator navigating the chaos and heartbreak of a last-chance British reform school. It’s the kind of role that asks him to be human-sized again, to find drama in classrooms and corridors rather than in the fate of nations. For an actor who started his journey in Cork, Ireland, dreaming of music careers before stumbling into theater, this oscillation between the monumental and the modest feels entirely natural. Murphy has never forgotten that acting, at its core, is about connection, about finding the universal in the specific, whether you’re playing the father of the atomic bomb or a teacher trying to reach troubled kids.

The OPPENHEIMER phenomenon was something else entirely, though, a reminder that sometimes the right film arrives at exactly the right moment. It became more than a movie; it was a cultural event that sparked debates about science, morality, and responsibility, that had people reading biographies and revisiting history, that proved audiences still hunger for ambitious, intelligent cinema. Murphy rode that wave with characteristic grace, accepting his Oscar with quiet gratitude, never letting the noise distort who he is or what he values.

What makes Murphy’s recent trajectory so compelling is his refusal to be defined by any single success. The Oscar sits on a shelf somewhere, sure, but he’s already moved on, already searching for the next character who will demand something different from him. STEVE represents that search, a deliberate pivot away from prestige and toward the messy, unglamorous work of portraying ordinary lives under extraordinary pressure. It’s Murphy reminding everyone that the work matters more than the recognition, that transformation is the point, not the podium.

In an era when most actors leverage an Academy Award into franchises and paydays, Murphy is doing something quietly radical: he’s staying curious, staying hungry, staying true to the instincts that brought him from Cork music venues to Hollywood’s biggest stages. The partnership with Nolan will likely continue; their creative chemistry is too rare to abandon. But Murphy isn’t waiting around for the next prestige project to validate him. He’s already in the classroom with STEVE, already finding new ways to disappear into someone else’s skin, already proving that the best response to extraordinary success is simply to keep working, keep searching, keep becoming.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

Cillian Murphy on STEVE

Cillian Murphy on STEVE

Cillian Murphy on STEVE

Cillian Murphy is on an unstoppable roll. The Irish actor has delivered three consecutive powerhouse performances that showcase not just his exceptional range, but his evolution into one of cinema’s most compelling character actors. From his Oscar-winning portrayal in OPPENHEIMER to the quietly devastating SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE, and now with his latest offering STEVE, Murphy has carved out a remarkable niche playing men wrestling with internal pressure and moral complexity.

STEVE represents perhaps Murphy’s most intimate project yet, both as an actor and as a producer through his company Big Things Films. Adapted from Max Porter’s novella Shy, the film follows a head teacher at a last-chance school for young offenders, a man consumed by his mission to help troubled youth while battling his own deteriorating mental state. It’s a role that allows Murphy to explore themes of masculinity, mental health, and the weight of responsibility with his characteristic subtlety and emotional intelligence.

What makes Murphy’s recent career trajectory so fascinating is how he’s surrounded himself with trusted collaborators, creating a creative ecosystem that consistently produces meaningful work. His partnership with author Max Porter began with the stage adaptation of Grief is the Thing with Feathers and has blossomed into multiple film projects. Director Tim Mielants, who helmed both SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE and STEVE, has become another key creative ally, while actors like Emily Watson have appeared across multiple Murphy productions.

The decision to make Steve Irish rather than English, as written in Porter’s original novella, speaks to Murphy’s instinct for authentic storytelling. By removing what he calls “one other kind of veil,” Murphy creates space for a more naturalistic performance while highlighting the reality of Irish educators working throughout the UK. This choice reflects his growing confidence as both performer and producer in shaping narratives that resonate with personal truth.

Murphy’s transition into producing has revealed another dimension of his artistic identity. Through Big Things Films, partnered with experienced producer Alan Moloney, he’s discovering a passion for the technical aspects of filmmaking that actors rarely experience. From grading to scoring to sound mixing, Murphy describes the post-production process as “magic dust,” finding particular satisfaction in bringing together talented collaborators and watching creative sparks fly.

The personal resonance of STEVE runs deep for Murphy, whose family background in education only became apparent to him during the production process. As he reflects on his childhood surrounded by teachers and his own children’s school experiences, the project became a meditation on the profound impact educators have on young lives. This isn’t just professional growth for Murphy; it’s artistic maturation, where life experience informs creative choices in increasingly sophisticated ways.

With THE IMMORTAL MAN, the upcoming Peaky Blinders film, on the horizon, Murphy shows no signs of slowing down. His recent work demonstrates an actor at the peak of his powers, choosing projects that challenge both himself and audiences while building a sustainable creative community around meaningful storytelling. In an industry often driven by spectacle and franchise thinking, Murphy’s approach feels refreshingly human-scaled and emotionally honest.

STEVE arrives at a moment when Murphy has fully embraced his role as both interpreter and creator of complex narratives about modern masculinity and moral responsibility. It’s a film that earns its emotional impact through careful character work rather than dramatic flourishes, perfectly suited to an actor who has mastered the art of saying everything while appearing to say very little. This is Murphy at his finest, continuing a remarkable creative streak that positions him among the most essential actors of his generation.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

Cillian Murphy on COLBERT

Murphy on Colbert

Murphy on Colbert

The moment Cillian Murphy’s name echoed through the Dolby Theatre at the 2024 Academy Awards, it marked the culmination of a remarkable career transformation that few could have predicted. The Irish actor, who had spent decades crafting nuanced performances in both independent films and mainstream blockbusters, finally received Hollywood’s highest honor for his devastating portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s biographical masterpiece OPPENHEIMER.

In this week’s conversation with Stephen Colbert, Murphy reflected on that surreal Oscar night experience, describing the disorienting sensation of hearing his name called after years of being considered one of the industry’s most underrated talents. The win wasn’t just personal vindication—it represented a seismic shift in how Hollywood recognizes complex, cerebral performances over traditional leading man heroics.

Murphy’s journey to Oscar gold began long before OPPENHEIMER, but his recent career trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. His six-season run as Tommy Shelby in PEAKY BLINDERS established him as a magnetic screen presence capable of carrying a series through sheer intensity and charisma. The show’s global success on Netflix introduced Murphy to audiences who had previously known him primarily through his collaborations with Nolan in THE DARK KNIGHT trilogy, INCEPTION, and DUNKIRK.

What makes Murphy’s recent ascendance so compelling is how he’s leveraged his newfound mainstream recognition while maintaining his commitment to challenging material. OPPENHEIMER demanded an actor capable of embodying both scientific brilliance and moral complexity, someone who could make the father of the atomic bomb simultaneously sympathetic and terrifying. Murphy’s gaunt frame and piercing blue eyes became the perfect vessel for Oppenheimer’s tortured genius.

The timing of Murphy’s Oscar triumph coincides perfectly with his next project, STEVE, which arrives in select theaters on September 19th before streaming on Netflix October 3rd. This strategic release pattern reflects how the industry now recognizes Murphy as both a critical darling and a commercial draw, someone whose name alone can anchor a prestige project across multiple platforms.

Murphy’s recent career renaissance proves that sometimes the most profound success comes to those who refuse to compromise their artistic integrity for easy wins. His Academy Award wasn’t just recognition for a single performance—it was Hollywood finally catching up to what discerning viewers have known for years: that Cillian Murphy represents the very best of contemporary screen acting.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

STEVE trailer released

STEVE trailer released

STEVE trailer released

Cillian Murphy is having a moment. Fresh off his Oscar win for OPPENHEIMER, the Irish actor could easily coast on blockbuster offers and prestige projects. Instead, he’s doubling down on intimate, challenging material that showcases his evolution from magnetic screen presence to thoughtful producer-star committed to meaningful storytelling.

His latest venture, STEVE, premieres at the Toronto Film Festival before hitting select theaters September 19 and landing on Netflix October 3. This isn’t your typical post-Oscar victory lap—it’s Murphy leaning into the kind of raw, uncompromising drama that originally caught Christopher Nolan’s attention years before BATMAN BEGINS launched his Hollywood trajectory.

Set in the mid-1990s, STEVE follows a pivotal day at a last-chance reform school where Murphy’s titular headteacher battles to save his institution while wrestling with his own deteriorating mental health. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of a documentary crew interviewing students and faculty, creating a voyeuristic tension that mirrors our current obsession with performative authenticity. It’s adapted from Max Porter’s 2023 novella “Shy,” reimagined for the screen by Porter himself—continuing a creative partnership that began when Murphy starred in the stage adaptation of Porter’s “Grief Is the Thing with Feathers.”

This collaboration exemplifies Murphy’s current creative strategy: surrounding himself with trusted voices while expanding his influence behind the camera. Through Big Things Films, the production company he founded with partner Alan Moloney, Murphy is curating a distinctly European sensibility that stands apart from Hollywood’s franchise machinery. Their debut feature, SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE, established the company’s commitment to literary adaptations that prioritize character over spectacle.

The ensemble Murphy has assembled for STEVE reflects his knack for inspired casting. Tracey Ullman delivers what’s being described as a stunning dramatic turn, while Top Boy’s Simbi Ajikawo and Oscar nominee Emily Watson round out a cast that blends established talent with emerging voices like Jay Lycurgo, who plays the troubled teen Shy. Lycurgo, notably, will also appear in the upcoming PEAKY BLINDERS feature film, suggesting Murphy’s growing influence in shaping the next generation of British talent.

Director Tim Mielants brings a visual sensibility honed on PEAKY BLINDERS‘ third season and refined through his work with Murphy on SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE. This continuity of collaborators isn’t coincidence—it’s Murphy consciously building a creative ecosystem where trust allows for greater artistic risk-taking.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

Cillian Murphy in STEVE

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.

🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series! 

The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.

In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!

Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he's one of the most fearless actors working today.

Watch Paul's latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Kerry Condon's brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.

She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace. 

Watch now on @netflix!

...

🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!

A stunning meditation on love's fragility and art's power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you've been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson's performance alone makes it mandatory viewing. 

MR MERCEDES, Stephen King's dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it's everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we're absolutely here for it! 🔍

The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet. 

Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town's religious community.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

From GLADIATOR II's arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal's latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.

Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O'Connor) at the New England Conservatory. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.

Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!

Link in bio ❤️

...

Adapted from Louise Kennedy's bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.

Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women's Prize-shortlisted novel to life. 

Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.

...

THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger. 

Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

** NEW TRAILER ALERT **

Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it's breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.

Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.

...

🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!

Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People's Choice win. 

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

The DERRY GIRLS creator is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST — and it's the show Lisa McGee says she's always wanted to make. 🍀

Three childhood friends. One mysterious death. A wake that goes sideways. Eight episodes of chaos, secrets, and arguments about eyelash extensions.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

...

Pierce Brosnan trades his 007 tuxedo for raw, devastating drama in CURTAIN CALL—arriving on digital November 10.

Starring opposite Jessica Lange, Brosnan continues his brilliant pivot from action hero to serious character actor, exploring the heartbreaking reality of dementia in the theatre world.

Watch trailer on irishfilmtv.com.

...

Irish Film

PEAKY BLINDERS wraps filming

PEAKY BLINDERS wraps filming

PEAKY BLINDERS wraps filming

The curtain has fallen on filming for the highly anticipated PEAKY BLINDERS movie, with creator Steven Knight confirming production wrapped on December 13th. “We’ve got Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, Rebecca Ferguson, and obviously Cillian Murphy and Stephen Graham,” Knight revealed on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, adding with palpable excitement, “And I have to say, it is mind-blowingly good.”

The gritty drama that captured audiences with its unflinching portrayal of Birmingham’s criminal underworld in the aftermath of World War I has always had Irish blood running through its veins. At its core stands Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby, the calculating gang leader whose Irish roots inform both his outsider status and his resilience. Murphy, born in Cork, brought an authentic Irish intensity to the role that helped propel him to international stardom during the show’s nearly decade-long run from 2013 to 2022.

Now the Irish connection strengthens with the addition of Dublin-born Barry Keoghan to the cast. The SALTBURN star represents a new generation of Irish talent making waves in Hollywood, following a path blazed by actors like Michael Fassbender and Pierce Brosnan. Both Fassbender and Brosnan share fascinating Irish backgrounds – Fassbender born in Germany but raised in Killarney from age two, while Brosnan hails from Drogheda before finding fame across the Atlantic. Like Murphy, they carried their Irish sensibilities into roles that demanded both ferocity and vulnerability.

While Netflix has only released a single tantalizing image of Keoghan driving a truck toward a brick building, his addition alongside Murphy creates a powerful Irish presence in the film. This Irish thread weaves throughout the PEAKY BLINDERS universe, reflecting Ireland’s complex relationship with Britain and the immigrant experience that shaped Birmingham’s industrial landscape. The fierce loyalty, quick wit, and simmering tension that characterized the original series all carry echoes of Irish storytelling traditions.

Irish Film

Irish talent shines at IFTA 2025

Irish talent shines at IFTAs 2025

Irish talent shines at IFTAs 2025

The 2025 Irish Film and Television Awards transformed Dublin into a constellation of stars on Friday evening, with SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE emerging as the night’s biggest winner. The intimate drama secured both Best Film and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, who delivered a memorable acceptance speech apologizing to his fellow nominees from hip-hop group Kneecap: “Sorry Kneecap. You had me outnumbered.”

The evening proved particularly triumphant for Saoirse Ronan, who demonstrated her versatility by claiming two major awards. She won Best Actress for her compelling performance in THE OUTRUN, where she portrayed a young woman grappling with alcoholism – a project she created alongside her husband Jack Lowden. “I got to make this film with the love of my life,” Ronan shared emotionally from the stage. She also secured Best Supporting Actress for her role in the World War II drama BLITZ, during which she graciously acknowledged the team from ATONEMENT, the film that launched her Oscar-nominated career.

The ceremony highlighted the growing international appeal of Irish cinema, with Colin Farrell winning Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama for his transformation in THE PENGUIN. The gritty drama SAY NOTHING garnered multiple honors, including Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Lola Petticrew’s powerful portrayal of Dolours Price. The series also earned Anthony Boyle the Rising Star award for his depiction of Brendan Hughes, while Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Hazel Doupe secured supporting actor awards.

In a particularly poignant moment, director Rich Peppiatt accepted his Best Director award for KNEECAP with news that carried special weight: he had become an Irish citizen just hours before the ceremony. Holding up an Irish flag badge, he declared, “I became an Irish citizen earlier today, only about two hours ago, just in time.” The film itself, predominantly in Irish, represents a bold celebration of language and culture, with its creators insisting on authenticity in their storytelling.

BAD SISTERS continued its successful run with Sharon Horgan taking home the award for Script Writing. Horgan tantalized fans with hints about a potential third season, expressing interest in casting Sebastian Stan or Andrew Scott as the show’s next antagonist. The series’ acclaim underscores the growing global appetite for Irish storytelling.

Industry veteran Colm Meaney received the Lifetime Achievement Award, approaching the honor with characteristic humor: “It means a thing about yay size, very heavy. It’s a wonderful award, it’s very special, and to get it from my home town and from my peers too.”

The evening served as a powerful reminder of Ireland’s flourishing film industry, with Andrew Scott capturing the sentiment perfectly: “We have incredible crews here, and the standard of our work is going from strength to strength. I just hope that we continue making films that are authentically Irish and what it means to be Irish. There is a real international audience for not just the actors who are doing well at the moment, but all types of filmmakers. It’s a really incredibly exciting time.”

Indeed, as the credits rolled on another spectacular IFTA ceremony, it was clear that Irish cinema isn’t just finding its voice – it’s commanding the global stage with stories that resonate far beyond its shores.