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You might remember that when the 28 Years Later trailer first struck the internet, fans felt convinced that franchise OG Cillian Murphy was one particularly emaciated zombie shown in a field of flowers.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 7

Cillian Murphy doesn't want to play 'content' characters

Cillian Murphy has "zero interest" in playing "content" characters. The 49-year-old actor has previously joked about always being cast as traumatised men but he has admitted working on "lighter material" isn't where his interest lies because he wants to explore life's "big questions".

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 3

Ralph Fiennes and Cillian Murphy set to reprise roles in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Ralph Fiennes and Cillian Murphy are set to reprise their iconic roles in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Sony Pictures has confirmed. The new film, directed by Nia DaCosta, continues the saga after 28 Years Later, following the fates of Dr.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 1

Cillian Murphy’s teenage band were like Fontaines D.C. and U2, says former guitar teacher

Cillian Murphy’s teenage band had the potential to be Fontaines D.C. or U2, according to his old guitar teacher. Before the Peaky Blinders star became one of Ireland’s most celebrated actors, he was a teenage guitarist with serious promise — and according to Cork musician Mark O’Leary, his early band had the makings of something special.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 18

Nine horror films to watch after 'Weapons'

When trying to describe the much-talked-about horror film Weapons, I kept thinking of other movies it reminded me of, stories that bend the rules of horror, mixing terrifying scares with smart storytelling and just enough dark humor to make you grin before the next jump scare.

'Weapons' wins at the box office again and is officially a late summer movie sensation

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video | July 27-August 2, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Prime Video, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 23

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson hails director Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later approach

Danny Boyle had a 'nightmare' filming naked zombies for 28 Years Later

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 10

Cillian Murphy will be a ‘very dominant element’ in third 28 Years Later movie, Danny Boyle teases

28 Years Later director Danny Boyle has teased Cillian Murphy will be a “very dominant element” in the third film. While the 49-year-old actor won’t be

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 3

28 Years Later director Danny Boyle addresses Cillian Murphy's absence

'28 Years Later' director Danny Boyle has teased "we don’t know what's happened" to Cillian Murphy's Jim by the events of the movie. After starring in

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 21

Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig in talks to star in Damien Chazelle's Paramount movie

Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig are in talks to appear in Damien Chazelle's next movie. Chazelle has penned the script for an as-yet untitled motion picture, which he is also due to direct, and produce alongside Olivia Hamilton.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 underrated TV performances that deserve way more recognition

Artists are in the industry for the love of the work, not the recognition. But these 20 television performances should've been more recognized.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 26

Kate Phillips reveals whether she will be in the Peaky Blinders movie

Kate Phillips will not be a part of the 'Peaky Blinders' movie. The 35-year-old actress played Linda Shelby in the last three series of the hit BBC period

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / February 6

15 Must Watch Shows on Netflix

Step into an alluring world of mystery, suspense, comedy, and drama with these 15 must-watch television series. These compelling narratives are sure to captivate you, taking you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 9

Cillian Murphy Is Not in 28 YEARS LATER But Could Appear Later in New Film Trilogy

The “Is Cillian Murphy in 28 Years Later or Not?” saga continues. At first, there was word that he would be in the film. And, fans certainly thought they saw Cillian in the 28 Years Later trailer as a zombie, only to discover that was not him after all.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 30

Cillian Murphy had ‘huge advantage’ working with Eileen Walsh

Cillian Murphy found working with Eileen Walsh on ‘Small Things Like These’ to be a “huge advantage”. The 48-year-old actor plays Bill Furlong in the film

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 11

28 DAYS LATER Isn’t Streaming Nor Available for Purchase, But It’s Coming to Digital Soon

The recent trailer for 28 Years Later has fans of the franchise buzzing for many reasons. First there’s the ongoing speculation that Cillian Murphy will appear in the film as a zombie version of Jim considering there’s one in the trailer who looks just like him.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 10

Is Cillian Murphy a Zombie Jim in the 28 YEARS LATER Trailer?

The trailer for 28 Years Later is here and many horror fans are both curious and confused. The curiosity comes from the trailer, which gives away little to nothing about its narrative.

Entertainment News / FirstSportz / November 23

Watch: George Russell deems 'Peaky Blinders' star Cillian Murphy his celebrity look-alike

Mercedes driver George Russell took part in a game hosted by ESPN in which he answered a set of questions. Russell has been in fine form for the Silver Arrows throughout the Las Vegas GP weekend leading up to qualifying.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 20 best Tom Hardy performances

Whether it’s some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters or prestige English TV, Hardy knows how to make an impression, largely thanks to his gruff charisma and distinct vocal abilities.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 8

Cillian Murphy says rewatching Peaky Blinders is 'heartbreaking'

Cillian Murphy finds rewatching 'Peaky Blinders' "heartbreaking". The 48-year-old actor is to reprising his role as Tommy Shelby in an upcoming movie,

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 6

Cillian Murphy insists he is 'excited, not nervous' about his first role since Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy is "excited" about his first role after 'Oppenheimer'. The 48-year-old actor enjoyed Oscar-winning success as the titular wartime hero in

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 28

'He's better looking, he's a better actor, he's younger, he's taller': Cillian Murphy's friends warn he'll be upstaged by his own son

Cillian Murphy's friends have warned his career is under threat because of his own son. The 'Oppenheimer' actor - who has Malachy, 19, and Aran, 17, with

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / October 1

Peaky Blinders Film – Netflix Reveals First Look at Cillian Murphy’s Return as Tommy Shelby

It was confirmed in April that the Peaky Blinders movie starts filming in September, and we now have proof that production is underway from Netflix. "By order of the Peaky Blinders...

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 30

‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Begins Production: See Cillian Murphy on Set (Photos)

The world of Peaky Blinders is coming back, with a new film for Netflix. Production is underway, bringing us one step closer to a movie premiere date. The TV series, starring Cillian Murphy and following the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the direct aftermath of the First World War, ran for six seasons, from 2013 to 2022.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 26, 2024

Peaky Blinders Movie Casts Tim Roth

The Peaky Blinders movie just bagged another star in the form of Tim Roth. The Oscar nominee joins Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy, as well as Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan, in the long-awaited feature-length movie based on the BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders series.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / July 4, 2024

Cillian Murphy’s New Netflix Film Wraps This Week

In February, Cillian Murphy teased a new project in collaboration with Netflix. Now that film is in production and is already close to wrapping, as per an image shared by @NetflixUK on X (formerly known as Twitter).