Four things we learned from Cillian Murphy's 60 Minutes interview
Cillian Murphy: The 60 minutes interview. Image: CBS News
It’s been an incredible year for Irish actors, which has now culminated with a Bafta win for Cork star Cillian Murphy. It now looks increasingly likely that his performance in Oppenheimer could bag him an Oscar.
But as the world finally learns to pronounce Irish names, there’s still a refreshing groundedness to many of the Irish stars stepping onto the world stage. From Paul Mescal’s expletive-laden ‘eek’ when he spotted David Beckham on the red carpet at the Baftas, to Andrew Scott’s refusal to be phased by the celebrity that now surrounds him and Barry Keoghan, it’s an endearing swerve away from the often fame-chasing stereotype of Hollywood.
