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Cillian Murphy's Son Lands Major HBO Role
4 Dec
Summary
- Aran Murphy, son of Cillian Murphy, stars in HBO series 'War'.
- He shares the screen with Dominic West and Sienna Miller.
- Cillian Murphy believes his son's success is based on talent, not nepotism.
Cillian Murphy's son, Aran Murphy, is stepping into the spotlight with a prominent role in the upcoming HBO series 'War.' The 17-year-old will star opposite veteran actor Dominic West, with Sienna Miller also part of the cast. This development places Aran squarely in the 'nepo-baby' conversation, a term applied to children of famous parents.
However, Cillian Murphy staunchly defends his son's casting, asserting that Aran's acting abilities are the sole reason for his success. He expressed confidence that audiences judge talent irrespective of familial connections, stating that nepotism alone cannot sustain a career in the industry. Aran's prior work includes the Irish-British film 'Lola' and an upcoming role in Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun.'
The Murphy family, including Cillian, his wife Yvonne McGuinness, and their two sons Aran and Malachy, returned to Ireland in 2015. Cillian cited a desire for his children to grow up with Irish accents and a stronger connection to their heritage as key factors in the move from London, where they had lived for 14 years.
