Cillian Murphy’s Son Set To Make His Cinematic Debut In Taika Waititi’s New Movie
Another nepo-baby, or the beginning of an acting dynasty?
Summary:
- Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor best known for his performances as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders and Robert Oppenheiner in Christopher Nolan 's Oppenheimer.
- He has two sons, Malachy and Aran Murphy.
- Following in his father's footsteps as an actor, Aran Murphy is set to star opposite Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams in Taika Waititi 's new drama.
After the blow that the issue of nepotism in Hollywood took last year, people are still trying to figure out what to make of all the celebrities whose careers have been influenced by their parents' previous success.
While some believe that young artists should be judged solely on their talent (or lack thereof), others seem to take a more radical stance and seem to reject any celebrity who has followed in their parents' footsteps and chosen a career in the entertainment industry.
No matter where you stand on the issue, some of the newcomers seem more promising than others. Though Aran Murphy's sudden start to his acting career on the big screen right after his father's explosive success with an Oppenheimer may raise some eyebrows, the film is definitely worth the attention.
What Movie Will Aran Murphy Play In?
What you may not know about Cillian Murphy's younger son, Aran, is that he's been an actor for quite some time. However, like many other actors, he began his journey to stardom in the theater. In 2019, Aran Murphy appeared in a production of Dead Center's Hamnet at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.
That was his most notable acting gig for a while, but that's about to change, as, according to Deadline, the young actor's name is now attached to Sony's 3000 Pictures production of Klara And The Sun. The story, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's novel of the same name, will be directed by Taika Waititi.
The movie will tell the story of Klara, an artificial intelligence friend designed to help people suffering from loneliness. A concerned mother orders Klara to her sick teenage daughter, and thus begins Klara's adventure to save her new friend from loneliness, heartbreak, and a mysterious disease.
Previously, it was announced that Jenna Ortega would play the lead role of Klara, with Amy Adams appearing as the girl's mother. Klara's new friend, Josie, will be played by another industry newcomer, Mia Tharia. Aran Murphy will play the role of Josie's neighbor, who also doubles as her best friend, Rick.
At this time, there are no exact details on when production on the film will begin or if there will be any more additions to the already star-studded cast.
However, if you are interested in seeing Aran Murphy's big screen debut, be sure to keep an eye out for all the Klara And The Sun news and behind-the-scenes updates.
Source: Deadline