Cillian Murphy Ends 'Exhilarating'OppenheimerJourney with His First Oscar Win: 'I'm a Proud Irish Man'

Oppenheimerstar Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 10, 2024.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kevin Winter/Getty Images Cillian Murphyjust nabbed his first-everAcademy Award. TheOppenheimerstar, 47, won Best Actor at Sunday’s 2024 Oscars thanks to his performance asJ. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, inBest Director winnerChristopher Nolan-directed biopic. In his acceptance speech, Murphy thanked Nolan, 53, the Academy and more, admitting he was feeling “a little overwhelmed” at the honor.

Cillian Murphy Returns to World ofPeaky Blinderson Set of Netflix Film — See the First Photos

Cillian Murphy in Netflix’sPeaky Blindersfilm.Photo:Robert Viglasky/Netflix Robert Viglasky/Netflix Cillian Murphyand the rest of thePeaky Blindersmovie cast and crew kicked off production on the highly anticipated follow-up on Monday, Sept. 30, with Netflix sharing the first photos from set. In the first snap, Murphy, 48, returns as Tommy, suited up in a polished profile. The second image shows Murphy and series creatorSteven Knightdressed casually as they sit together on set. Knight, 65, said in a statement, “I’m thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of thePeaky Blindersstory, set during World War II.

Cillian Murphy Reveals Who Coined 'Oppenhomies' in SAG Awards Acceptance: 'Start Merching the S--- out of That'

Cillian Murphy at the 2024 SAG Awards.Photo:Netflix Netflix The other nominees in the category included:Bradley CooperforMaestro,Colman DomingoforRustin,Paul GiamattiforThe Holdovers,Cillian MurphyforOppenheimerandJeffrey WrightforAmerican Fiction. “Oh my goodness,” Murphy began. “This is extremely, extremely special to me, because it comes from you guys.” “Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas, as always such a debt of gratitude to you. To my wife, Yvonne and my boys, Malachy and Aran, I adore you.” He concluded: “Twenty-eight years ago when I was trying to become an actor, I was a failed musician and I felt extremely like an interloper.

Cillian Murphy Says He's in a ‘Daze’ After 2024 Oscars Win, 'Can't Remember' Acceptance Speech

Cillian Murphy accepting the award for Best Actor at the 2024 Oscars.Photo:PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyCillian Murphyis reflecting on his2024 Oscarswin!TheOppenheimerstar, 47, won Best Actor on Sunday for his performance asJ. Robert Oppenheimerin the hit 2023 movie.Speaking to reporters in the press room afterward, Murphy revealed he was still in a “daze” after winning the prize and admitted hecouldn’t remember his acceptance speech.“It’s a little bit of — I’m a little bit of a daze, you know,” Murphy said.

Cillian Murphy Thanks His Wife and Kids for 'Putting Up with Me' as He Accepts Award forOppenheimer

Cillian Murphy accepts the Desert Palm Achievement Award during the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Award season is off to a winning start forCillian Murphy. TheOppenheimeractor, 47, was honored with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, on Thursday during the Palm Springs International Film Awards. “Two-thirds of them are sitting down there. We had to leave one of them at home doing exams,” said the Irish actor.