Cillian Murphy is poised for a major roles.

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The actor is lead star in Christopher Nolan's updoming biopic 'Oppenheimer'

By Joe Frank

The actor, who will star in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer this summer, has recently joined the Little Things Like These feature picture adaptation.

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The project, which also features Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson, has been approved by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity.

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The plot takes place around Christmas in 1985 and centers on Bill Furlong (Murphy), who learns that the convent in his town is keeping secrets.

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Enda Walsh wrote the screenplay, while Tim Mielants, who collaborated with Murphy on Peaky Blinders, is in charge of directing.

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With praise for both the original material and the film, Murphy expressed his "honor" at being a part of the endeavor.

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Murphy remarked, "I'm honored and overjoyed to have the chance to bring Claire Keegan's brilliant work to the cinema."

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AE is a studio run by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who has assembled a talented team of creatives to make the movie.

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Murphy is best known for playing Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, which ended last year after six seasons but is still being adapted for the big screen.

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The project hasn't received much attention, according to fellow Peaky Blinders actor Daryl McCormack.

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"The truth is, I've never heard of it. Despite repeated inquiries, I have not received any updates regarding that "stated McCormack.

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