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Cillian Murphy's Creative Risks Pay Off with Steve and Big Things Films | ROMO Goes Viral

Cillian Murphy's Creative Risks Pay Off with Steve and Big Things Films | ROMO Goes Viral

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Cillian Murphy has dominated the film conversation this week as he unveils his latest project Steve, leveraging his Oppenheimer Oscar in freshly creative directions. Speaking to PearlandDean, Murphy revealed that for Steve he took a completely different approach to embody his role as the troubled head of a reform school, describing the process as a genuine risk that pushed him out of his comfort zone. The film, produced by his own Big Things Films and made with Netflix, reunites Murphy with director Tim Mielants, continuing a collaboration that began with the celebrated Small Things Like These, an earnest and beautiful adaptation released last year. Reviews such as New Statesman’s praise Murphy’s performance in Steve, noting how he channels fragility, guilt, and compassion in this psychologically complex portrayal, with lauded author Max Porter adapting his own novel into a screenplay that shifts the narrative lens to the adult figure at the heart of the institution.

On the business front, Murphy’s decision to launch his company Big Things Films after his Oppenheimer win is still making headlines. Industry coverage highlights how he is using his post-awards clout not for vanity projects but to produce serious, socially resonant stories with creative collaborators. Though there are no significant rumors of new business ventures yet, Spreaker’s recent audio biography notes Murphy remains involved in the Peaky Blinders universe, with ongoing connections to that franchise alongside co-star Jay Lycurgo.

Murphy made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as reported by Variety, where he appeared in support of Steve and sparked an unexpected pop culture moment by coining the term ROMO, or relief of missing out, as a sort of counterpoint to FOMO. The phrase hit a nerve on social media this week, with fans and lifestyle pundits alike echoing Murphy’s sentiment about finding peace in life’s quieter lanes.

There have been no credible reports of scandals or negative publicity in the past few days. The headlines have instead focused on Murphy’s continued ascent as both an actor and producer, his thoughtful approach in interviews, and his much-discussed public appearances. Current industry consensus suggests Steve is likely to become a significant entry in his filmography and marks another transformative step in Murphy’s ongoing evolution as a major creative force.

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