Cillian Murphy: Zombie Sequels, Netflix Dramas, and Internet Fame

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Cillian Murphy has made a string of major headlines in recent days. Most notably, director Danny Boyle just confirmed that Murphy will officially appear in the hotly anticipated sequel 28 Years Later the Bone Temple which hits theaters January next year. Boyle told Business Insider that while fans will have to wait for Murphy’s return in the trilogy’s planned second installment, his appearance could be instrumental in greenlighting the third movie, signaling both a creative and financial stake in the franchise’s future. This is long-term biographical news for Murphy, reprising the role that first brought him global acclaim back in 2002 and cementing his legacy as one of genre cinema’s most enduring stars according to recent coverage on IMDb.

Meanwhile, Murphy’s range as an actor is on full display with the upcoming Netflix drama Steve. Good Housekeeping reports Steve will debut in select theaters September 19 and globally on Netflix October 3. The film, adapted from Max Porter’s novel Shy, casts Murphy as a reform school headteacher grappling with both institutional and personal crises. Anticipation is running high on social media after Netflix dropped the trailer earlier this week with fans calling Murphy’s performance, in their words, already Oscar worthy. Additionally, Steve has just been announced as part of the Platform competition lineup at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall, positioning Murphy again at the center of critical buzz according to Deadline.

There’s also renewed talk surrounding the Peaky Blinders movie. While Murphy recently told Radio Times and AOL that he has no new updates on filming and will only return if “there’s more story to tell,” social media fan accounts claim filming is underway, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of Murphy back in character as Tommy Shelby. As always with fan accounts, caution is warranted; however, the posts have ignited considerable speculation and excitement.

On Instagram, Murphy participated in a viral challenge describing himself as “very focused,” and his name continues to trend as his older films like Red Eye see renewed interest before leaving Netflix at the end of the month. Deadline also notes that the BBC has just acquired Kensuke’s Kingdom, the award-winning animated feature in which Murphy voices a lead role, further showcasing his continued versatility.

Lastly, his enduring Internet fame persists with entertainment media such as People and Just Jared highlighting Murphy’s recent comment that being dubbed the “internet’s boyfriend” is flattering, though he admits he remains largely unaware of his online persona. With blockbuster sequels, new dramatic roles, and ongoing public fascination, this has been a week filled with career-defining news and unmistakable momentum for Cillian Murphy.

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