Actor Cillian Murphy is experiencing unprecedented success with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The film grossed $955.2 million at the global box office and won Murphy the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, among other accolades. As a result, fans and critics are eagerly looking forward to Murphy’s next move.
Following Murphy’s success with Oppenheimer, a first-look image of his next project has been revealed. Moreover, the film comes with high expectations as it will see Murphy collaborate with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Hence, fans of the actor must be curious to learn about this team-up between the three stars that will come to fruition in the form of a period drama film. Here is everything you need to know about Cillian Murphy’s next project.
Cillian Murphy To Star in Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Produced Film
In March 2023, it was reported that actor Cillian Murphy would be collaborating on a project with Artists Equity, the production company owned by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film is titled Small Things Like These and will be co-produced by Damon via Artists Equity. Damon and Murphy appeared together in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, one of 2023’s biggest hits.
Meanwhile, Damon’s producing partner, Ben Affleck, is serving as an executive producer on the project. The period drama film is being directed by Tim Mielants and stars Murphy in the role of Bill Furlong. The film will be set during the Christmas of 1985 and will follow Furlong as he discovers secrets connected to his Irish small town and personal life.
Small Things Like These is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. Ciarán Hinds, Emily Watson, and Clare Dunne will co-star in the film alongside Murphy. The film was formally announced in March 2023, with production starting in the same month and lasting nearly four months. A first-look image of the movie was released in January 2024.
Fans Express Excitement For Cillian Murphy’s Next Project After Oppenheimer Success
The first-look image of Murphy’s Small Things Like These quickly grabbed the attention of fans on social media. Moreover, fans were intrigued by its premise and are eager to learn what the trio of Murphy, Damon, and Affleck have cooked up for cinemagoers. Here is what fans are saying about Murphy’s next film on X.
Anything that involves Cillian Murphy, count me in
— Nameless (@khal_madrid) January 18, 2024
Cillan Murphy in a film produced by Damon & Affleck?! Yeah, this is cooking
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) January 18, 2024
Wow, can't wait to see Cillian Murphy's performance in 'Small Things Like These' – sounds like a gripping story!
— NetSaverHQ (@NetSaverHQ) January 18, 2024
Cillian Murphy lead role, produced by Matt Damon & Affleck? Yeah this is about to be a great film.
— Tom (@68forever_) January 18, 2024
When you discover startling secrets kept by the convent in your town, along with some shocking truths of your own pic.twitter.com/GFCiNeT2wD
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) January 18, 2024
As the tweets suggest, the film’s premise and first look have already impressed fans. However, fans are most excited about the project because it sees Cillian Murphy joining forces with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, making it one of the most hotly anticipated films of 2024. Small Things Like These is expected to premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2024. However, a wider release date for the film is yet unknown.
