Cillian Murphy easily sits on top of the acting pantheons in the entertainment industry. His uniquely creative Ballsy stellar performances on the silver screen are unmatched. He has worked on almost every genre project and starred in several big-budget films and television shows. Murphy is a proficient star who fully embodies his on-screen characters effectively and effortlessly. His authentic and engaging acting chops are what his fans adored him for.
Murphy’s love for his acting profession is evident enough as he always manages to leave his fans entertained with his bold choices of on-screen characters. A star whose charismatic personality and incredibly enigmatic performances in films make him appealing. However, he is not a big fan of fame and stardom. In a candid interview, the Inception movie star opened up about his career and his bold take on fame.
Cillian Murphy Reveals He Finds Getting Photographed ‘Offensive’
Cillian Murphy is one of the most celebrated and successful Irish actors. He began his acting career by starring in several theatre productions, including The Country Boy, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and Juno and the Paycock. In 2000 he landed roles in independent films like On the Edge and Watchmen, but his astonishing rise began in 2005 as he appeared in Batman Begins.
In addition to his acting chops, not just his fans but director Christopher Nolan with whom Murphy has worked on six of his projects compliments the actor’s sultry blue eyes. Nolan once claimed in his interview,
“He (Cillian Murphy) has the most extraordinary eyes, and I kept trying to invent excuses for him to take his glasses off in close-ups.”
As he continues to rise in his career, Murphy revealed he is not a big fan of the limelight or getting photographed by people. In a brutally honest interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the Sunshine film star spoke about different aspects of his acting career.
Speaking about fame, he said,
“Fame is like commuting. You have to commute to get to your destination. I think that’s the way the best people are: they’re not doing it for any other reason but love of the craft. They have the compulsion to make work, not to be famous or get attention.”
Cillian Murphy emphasized that he appreciates people praising his acting skills, especially Peaky Blinders fans. The Intermission star explained,
“I don’t really partake. I don’t go out. I’m just at home mostly, or with my friends, unless I have a film to promote. I don’t like being photographed by people. I find that offensive. If I was a woman, and it was a man photographing me…”
The actor added,
“I think it’s the Tommy Shelby thing. People expect this mysterious, swaggering… it’s just a character. I do feel people are a little bit underwhelmed. That’s fine, it means I’m doing my job. Peaky fans are amazing. But sometimes I feel a little sad that I can’t provide — like — that charisma and swagger. He couldn’t be further from me.”
Cillian Murphy gained worldwide recognition and earned critical acclaim for his bold and brilliant portrayal of Tommy Shelby in the British crime drama television series Peaky Blinders.
A Brief Note on Cillian Murphy’s Career
Cillian Murphy has starred in dozens of mind-blowing, mind-bending, and blockbuster hit movies and critically acclaimed television shows. The Peaky Blinders series star has worked with some of the most creative directors, like Christopher Nolan, John Crowley, Danny Boyle, and Wes Craven. Murphy is one of the most in-demand stars in showbiz who has starred in films like Girl with a Pearl Earring, Intermission, Sunshine, Red Eye, The Party, and Batman Begins.
Source: Rolling Stone
