Cillian Murphy on turning off his characters

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Published 2024-02-18
Actor Cillian Murphy says it takes time to decompress after playing a character. "For a few weeks, you just don't know what to do with all this energy and this focus."

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All Comments (21)
  • @sxt4447
    This is the first time I’ve ever heard a man ask another man “How do you balance work and family?”
  • @BelleTolles
    I love how humble he is to point out that this happens in other careers where there is such an intense focus --:he doesn't try to glamorize acting
  • @skrduncan
    To be asked these types of questions over and over again… Cillian has such grace and class.
  • He is such an impressive human being , with clear priorities who was smart enough to marry the right woman and treat her with respect. I wish him/his loved ones - health happiness and privacy.
  • @kittitas18
    Always plays some of the best characters
  • @BelleTolles
    He's so well spoken. How often does anyone use "liminal" in conversation, and yet it fits perfectly
  • @Pazaluz
    Man, he really has done an endless amount of interviews since the release of Oppenheimer. Knowing he is more of an introvert it must be quite frustrating at times. Great to see him doing well though and winning awards!
  • @Lostsage01
    A little over a week ago I quit a corporate job I’d had for the last 20 years, simply because I was tired and wanted to take a break - not sure exactly what I’m going to do next. Oddly, I can relate to what he’s saying in the first half of this video, as it’s exactly how I feel right now
  • @capimsi7
    Profound point when he highlighted the best research an actor could have is by living and being human. That's why he's in a class of his own. Btw this interviewer seems to be well received by cillian
  • @jlvandat69
    The ability to accurately portray a character and then become reacclimated to being your genuine self while maintaining one's mental health is a skill I find miraculous. I literally cannot imagine becoming someone entirely different than myself for a brief period, then back to "me", then onto becoming yet another personality and so-on. It's no wonder so many actors have serious struggles emotionally. Murphy clearly has the skill set and also the critical support of a brilliant wife to help him manage.......we should all be so fortunate.
  • @janeemflores
    From Red Eye (First movie where I watched him) to Oppenheimer --- it's amazing where he is now. He's so talented, handsome, and smart. I like that he has a classy way of answering interviews. Lastly, his blue eyes are so dreamy.
  • @Starlight03690
    What an Inspiration ! Thank you, so much love , gratitude , blessings to you & your family.🙏🏼🌈💜🍀
  • @Sandrae7560
    He was scary good in the movie ‘Red Eye’ 2005..