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Cillian Murphy (born May 25, 1976) is an Irish actor. He made his professional debut in Enda Walsh's 1996 play Disco Pigs, a role he later reprised in the 2001 screen adaptation. His early notable film credits include the horror film 28 Days Later (2002), the dark comedy Intermission (2003), the thriller Red Eye (2005), the Irish war drama The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006), and the science fiction thriller Sunshine (2007). He played a transgender Irish woman in the comedy-drama Breakfast on Pluto (2005), which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. Murphy began collaborating with filmmaker Christopher Nolan in 2005, playing Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow in The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012) as well as appearing in Inception (2010) and Dunkirk (2017) and portraying the lead role of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the biographical epic Oppenheimer (2023). By the year 2023, Murphy has already worked with Nolan for around 20 years and six films. He also gained prominence for his role as Tommy Shelby in the BBC period drama series Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) and for starring in the horror sequel A Quiet Place Part II (2020). In 2011, Murphy won the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Actor and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for the one-man play Misterman. In 2020, The Irish Times named him one of the greatest Irish film actors.
"Countdown" centres around the lives of Lily and Dave, a quirky and lovable couple living in a small town. One day, while browsing through a dusty old bookstore, they come across a mysterious book with no author or title. Intrigued, they begin to read it and quickly realize that it contains vivid and detailed prophecies about an imminent global catastrophe that will happen in just one week. Determined to uncover the truth and prevent the predicted disaster, Lily and Dave embark on an extraordinary journey that will test their relationship and challenge their perceptions of reality. As Lily, played by Ashley Johnson, and Dave, played by John Krasinski, delve deeper into the enigmatic book, they encounter a series of cryptic clues and unexpected obstacles that lead them on a thrilling and often hilarious quest to save the world. Along the way, they grapple with their own personal dilemmas and confront their fears, making discoveries about themselves and each other that they never could have anticipated. As the clock ticks down towards the predicted doomsday, Lily and Dave must unravel the secrets of the book, follow its clues, and overcome numerous challenges to save the world. Along the way, they learn about the power of hope, the importance of human connection, and the true meaning of love.
