Cillian Murphy’s Next On-Screen Appearance: A Look at ‘Small Things Like These’

A Rare Opportunity for Murphy to Use His Natural Irish Brogue

Cillian Murphy’s richly deserved Oscar win for his performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s atomic epic Oppenheimer has us eager to see what the Douglas-born actor has up his sleeve next. After lending his voice to animated offering Kensuke’s Kingdom, and being set to appear in Steven Knight’s upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, Murphy’s next on-screen appearance is set to come in Small Things Like These, Tim Mielants’ adaptation of Claire Keegan’s best-selling novel about Catholic corruption in small-town Ireland.

In the movie, Murphy plays Bill Furlong, a father whose repressed trauma surfaces when he discovers disturbing secrets being kept by his local convent. Given a rare opportunity to work in his natural Irish brogue, Furlong cuts a forlorn figure as he navigates his rural community and grapples with the abuse he uncovers.

A Harrowing Exploration of Corruption and Abuse

Inspired by the real history of the Magdalene Laundries, a set of workhouses and asylums used by the Catholic Church to physically and mentally abuse so-called “fallen women”, Small Things Like These is a harrowing exploration of corruption and abuse. The film’s trailer provides a glimpse into the film’s themes and tone, showcasing Murphy’s nuanced performance as Furlong, a man pushed to confront his own painful past and contemplate speaking out against the status quo.

The film’s ensemble cast, which includes Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne, and Emily Watson, adds to the film’s emotional weight and complexity.

Release Date and More

Small Things Like These is set to hit cinemas in the UK and Ireland on November 1. We’ll see whether Bill heeds his wife’s warning to “stay on the right side of people” or not, and what secrets he uncovers in his community.

Conclusion

Cillian Murphy’s upcoming performance in Small Things Like These promises to be a powerful and emotional experience. With its exploration of corruption and abuse, and Murphy’s nuanced performance, the film is sure to leave audiences moved and challenged.

FAQs

* Who is the film’s director?
+ Tim Mielants
* Who wrote the novel that the film is based on?
+ Claire Keegan
* When is the film set to be released?
+ November 1 in the UK and Ireland