Cillian Murphy Reveals a Haunting Secret in ‘Small Things Like These’

Fresh off his first Academy Award win, Cillian Murphy, the star of ‘Oppenheimer’, is back with a new film. Lionsgate has released the first trailer for ‘Small Things Like These’, a historical drama set to hit theatres on 8th November. Murphy stars alongside Emily Watson, Clare Dunne, Ciarán Hinds, Michelle Fairley, and Mark McKenna in the film, which takes place in 1985. The story follows Bill Furlong (Murphy), a dedicated father who stumbles upon unsettling secrets at a local convent, uncovering dark truths that shake his world. 

The trailer hints at a nostalgic 80s and 90s movie vibe, combined with an eerie religious undertone, suggesting a hidden cult might be behind the secrets Bill discovers. 

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 ‘Small Things Like These’ is adapted from Claire Keegan's novel by Enda Walsh, who wrote the screenplay. Walsh is known for his work on ‘The House’, an adult animation comedy, and ‘Lazarus’, a musical drama. Tim Mielants, the director of ‘Patrick’ and ‘The Responder’, helms the film. Mielants recently directed ‘Wil’, a period drama currently streaming on Netflix.

Murphy’s impressive career includes standout roles in ‘Inception’, Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman’ trilogy, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’, and the cult classic ‘28 Days Later’. Fans can also look forward to his return as Thomas Shelby in the upcoming ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie.

 ‘Small Things Like These’ opens in theatres on 8th November. 

–Farheen Ali