Cillian Murphy Shares The History Behind His Film 'Dunkirk'

Cillian Murphy explains his upcoming film 'Dunkirk' by taking on an entirely new role: history teacher.

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[nyykSIUUU]

It‘s funny how shy he seems when he‘s not acting, just shows you how brilliant he is

[QueenMegaera]

The haircut tells you how recently he walked off the Peaky Blinders-set ... ^^

[bunnyblurrz]

Didn't know Cillian was kind of an introvert. Makes me love him even more!

[Chelseafan]

Stephen Colbert: hi Murphy how r u?
Thomas Shelby: have u ever been to France? Franz?

[LetishaMG]

He is so attractive both physically and mentally. He would be so intimidating to talk to.

[chelseapascale]

Cillian Murphy has the most mesmerizing eyes

[eddiecruz]

Cillian Murphy is such an underrated actor. This man is a true actor. I can't think of a movie where he wasnt good in. Most of the time he is great.

[HMx]

I love how much more confident he becomes when he gets asked about the film. He's obviously a shy person but feels alive when it comes to talking about acting and cinema. It's really endearing.

[sudharsanjanardhanan]

I feel uncomfortable looking at Tommy without a cigarette

[madds]

He gets so shy and uncomfortable when people ask about his personal life because he doesn't do the job to talk about himself and you can clearly see him light up when the topic of conversation is on the work itself. Mad respect for the man and his preference for privacy. He is an amazing actor and I wish more host talked more about the work ESPECIALLY when they see him close off about personal questions. He does good interviews when the questions aren't unrelated and random personal questions

[kloggmonkey]

this entire interview just reminded me of being stuck in a conversation with someone from work or an old classmate and you have absolutely nothing to talk about except that one thing you have in common.
a summary of this interview would be stephen going 'so, are you irish? how are you irish? how's it like being irish? are you still irish? i'm irish. irish.'

[abigailshoes]

Cillian is really not big on doing talk shows. If I'm not mistaken this is only his third so I'm just happy to be seeing him on here.

[matthewbarratt]

Cillian Murphy: A talented actor who wants to discuss a new movie that he is in.

Stephen Colbert: Haha you’re Irish lucky charms and leprechauns haha yeah, did I mention that you’re Irish?

[raidzharif]

*no your home isn't Dublin, its Birmingham*

[MLSoll]

Cillian Murphy is a reserved guy. He said before that he isn't a big fan of the spotlight although it comes with the job. Not everyone gets to be bubbly and at ease in interviews, that doesn't mean that Cillian has bland/boring personality.
He is a fantastic actor. Very talented

[YellawayHD]

All i want is for someone to be able to interview an irish actor without bringing up lucky charms, leprechauns, drinking or the irish accent.

[pesadovolna]

He said himself he was very shy. He doesn't like even one on one interviews let alone with a huge audience

[teuntje]

His face, his eyes in particular, it's so striking. Wonderful actor.

[esmewvimes]

I grew up with the stories of my grandfather at Dunkirk. My whole family left England for America after WWII. I had these images in my head. His corporal couldn't swim so he swam out with him to keep his head above the water till they made it to a boat. My grandfather passed away before the movie. I tried to watch it, and ran out of the theater in tears. One day I hope I can watch it. He's always been my hero, but knowing the fear he must have felt just shattered me. Thanks to all who made this movie.

[sebastianjoseph]

Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy have got to be two of my favorite actors ever. They are so underrated though imo.