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Cillian Murphy Was Terrified Of His New Netflix Role: "I've Never Done This Before"
The actor was uncertain about how to approach the role since it felt so obvious.
Cillian Murphy will be back for a Peaky Blinders movie, where he returns for one last time as the beloved Thomas Shelby. He is also starting in a new Netflix movie, Steve.
However, this was not an easy task. In fact, the Oscar-winning actor found it to be perhaps 'the scariest acting experience' of his career. The reason for this? Murphy didn't have to transform into someone else, but rather just 'be himself'.
In the film, directed by Tim Mielants (known for the acclaimed Small Things Like These, also featuring Murphy), Murphy steps into the shoes of a principal named Steve.
It's a crucial day for principal Steve and his students. As Steve fights for the integrity of the school, he also struggles with his mental health. On top of that, he faces the troubles of the troubled teenager Shy.
Murphy now speaks about the role: "It was unique for me. The dialogues were specially written for me. No accent was needed. My character doesn't wear a costume or outfit. There was nothing to hide behind or deepen into, as I usually always do".
"So, nothing was planned or prepared. I had to react in the moment, swept away by new information and new challenges. That really scared me. I've never worked like this before". Starting October 3, Steve will be available on Netflix.
However, this was not an easy task. In fact, the Oscar-winning actor found it to be perhaps 'the scariest acting experience' of his career. The reason for this? Murphy didn't have to transform into someone else, but rather just 'be himself'.
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In the film, directed by Tim Mielants (known for the acclaimed Small Things Like These, also featuring Murphy), Murphy steps into the shoes of a principal named Steve.
It's a crucial day for principal Steve and his students. As Steve fights for the integrity of the school, he also struggles with his mental health. On top of that, he faces the troubles of the troubled teenager Shy.
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Murphy now speaks about the role: "It was unique for me. The dialogues were specially written for me. No accent was needed. My character doesn't wear a costume or outfit. There was nothing to hide behind or deepen into, as I usually always do".
"So, nothing was planned or prepared. I had to react in the moment, swept away by new information and new challenges. That really scared me. I've never worked like this before". Starting October 3, Steve will be available on Netflix.
