After mesmerising audiences as Tommy Shelby in the well-regarded historical drama, Murphy plays J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s epic movie, Oppenheimer which has received megatons of praise and has made more than $400 million at the box office worldwide in less than two weeks.
The official Peaky Blinders Instagram account expressed their utmost admiration for Cillian while being proud of his accomplishment for starring in the blockbuster psychological thriller film that is helmed by Christopher Nolan. The caption read, “Cillian, from the moment you donned Tommy’s cap it was clear that you are at the top of your craft. Your performance as Oppenheimer is magnificent.”
When he appeared in the play Disco Pigs in 1996, Cillian Murphy made his professional acting debut. He was cast in a number of indie films and stage performances because of his unique abilities and intriguing demeanour. The first time he received widespread acclaim was for his performance in the science fiction thriller, 28 Days Later, in 2002.