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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Adam White

Domhnall Gleeson says he struggled to take Cillian Murphy’s praise

Domhnall Gleeson Cillian Murphy Taylor Swift
  • Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson has admitted to feeling both touched and embarrassed when praised by his acting hero Cillian Murphy during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
  • Murphy had praised Gleeson's "magnetic" performance in the Martin McDonagh play The Lieutenant of Inishmore during the chat show's broadcast.
  • Gleeson explained that while Irish people are often not very good at handling compliments, Murphy's words meant a huge amount to him.
  • The chat show appearance led to Taylor Swift recruiting the entire guest lineup, including Gleeson and Murphy, to star in her music video for "Opalite".
  • Swift revealed the concept for the music video was inspired by a light-hearted joke Gleeson made during their joint interview.

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Domhnall Gleeson admits to being ‘embarrassed’ by Cillian Murphy during Graham Norton appearance

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