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With piercing blue eyes and expressions that say more than words ever could, Cillian Murphy quickly became one of the most adored actors in Hollywood. Whether he is playing a transgender woman or delivering spine-chilling performances in Christopher Nolan’s blockbusters, he sure has a knack for pulling us into his world and keeping us there. His range is simply insane and let’s not even talk about the Irish charm that gets us all going!
While Cillian Murphy had already established himself as a prodigy with films like28 Days Later, Batman Begins,andInception,it was the period dramaPeaky Blindersthat made him a household name. However, as the actor climbed the ranks thanks to his portrayal of the razor-wielding Thomas Shelby, there was something he just couldn’t get used to – being photographed all the damn time.
How thePeaky Blindersfame affected Cillian Murphy
It was almost explosive howCillian Murphy’s fame rose thanks toPeaky Blindersand trust me, no one is complaining. From National Television Awards to TV Choice Awards, he grabbed one trophy after the other like they were his birthright. However, where there is a boon, there is a bane.
It didn’t take long for Murphy to become the world’s center of attention and he started feeling the effects of fame. While some may bask in the attention they get, Murphy is not one of them.
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In an interview withRolling Stone U.K., Murphy got candid about how fame can ruin day-to-day experiences where even something as mundane as walking down the street can turn into a big moment.
He stated,
[Fame] can ruin experiences, because it fetishizes everything: you’re able to be walking down the street and someone takes a picture like this is a f*cking event. It kind of destroys nuance and human behavior, but that’s part and parcel of it. Fame evaporates with regularity.
He actually finds it pretty offensive, to be photographed. In his own words,
I don’t really partake. I don’t go out. I’m just at home mostly, or with my friends, unless I have a film to promote. I don’t like being photographed by people. I find that offensive. If I was a woman, and it was a man photographing me… No comment.
Well, it’s all a part of the package, isn’t it?
Despite his discomfort with fame, Murphy continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled talent and soars to new heights with every project. We haven’t seen a man quite like him!
Cillian Murphy couldn’t be further from Thomas Shelby
Thomas Shelby is a man of pure swagger. Every step he takes, every word he speaks, is laced with authority and charm that gets the ladies swooning. From perfectly tailored suits to the iconic cigarette, he exudes a sense of effortless cool that commands attention wherever he goes.
And while the same can be said for Murphy, he doesn’t believe that there are any similarities between him and the fictional heartthrob. According to him, the attention he grabs on the streets is all part of the Shelby effect.
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People expect him to be the mysterious swagger they see on their screens and he admits that they sometimes may be left underwhelmed. But that just means he did his job well!
In the end, Murphy believes he cannot be further from Thomas Shelby. He stated,
I think it’s the Tommy Shelby thing. People expect this mysterious, swaggering… it’s just a character. I do feel people are a little bit underwhelmed. That’s fine, it means I’m doing my job. ‘Peaky’ fans are amazing. But sometimes I feel a little sad that I can’t provide — like — that charisma and swagger. He couldn’t be further from me.
Well, Thomas or Murphy, we will take either one of those any day! Better yet, why choose when you can have both?
Peaky Blindersis available to watch on Netflix.
Mishkaat Khan
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
