Cillian Murphy's son Aran, 19, lands three major roles in one year

The Daily Mail reported ^[1] that Aran Murphy, 19, is rapidly becoming the nepo baby of the hour, with his career trajectory seemingly rivaling that of his famous father, Cillian Murphy.

The son of Peaky Blinders icon Cillian and Yvonne McGuinness is currently starring as Gabriel in the divorce drama War, alongside Sienna Miller and Dominic West. According to the Daily Mail ^[2], he also recently featured in Klara and the Sun, playing Rick opposite Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.

This week brought further good news as HBO renewed the smash hit Youth for a second series. Aran, who plays university drop-out Ruari, revealed that filming provided plenty of laughs, admitting he often corpsed with laughter while shooting scenes. "It was really fun on set, sometimes too much fun," he said, noting how his laughter significantly delayed production.

Aran’s rise has been swift, having completed his Leaving Certificate exams in 2025 before taking a gap year to pursue acting full-time. His earliest screen credit was in the 2022 independent sci-fi film LOLA, but his recent roles mark a significant shift into mainstream Hollywood and prestige television.

The teen was also thrust into the spotlight last October when he was spotted by Taylor Swift in the audience of The Graham Norton Show. Swift, who had previously met the Murphy family at an Oscars party, singled Aran out in the crowd. "Oh he's right there, you can tell!" she reportedly said, highlighting his striking resemblance to his father.

Host Graham Norton joked that Aran was "so Cillian Murphy style," adding that spotting him was like winning a prize. Cillian Murphy has previously revealed he moved his sons from London to Dublin to prevent them from developing "posh" English accents, a decision Aran seems to have embraced as he navigates his own path in the industry.

Despite the high-profile connections, Aran remains grounded about his future. "At the moment, I'm just taking it as it comes," he told the outlet. "I don't have any kind of a game plan. I'm just going to see what comes next. I'm very excited."

With roles in three major productions in a single year and a growing public profile, the question remains whether Aran will reach the towering heights of his father’s Oscar-winning career. For now, he is simply enjoying the ride, having already secured his place in the industry through talent and timing.