‘You can feel the history of our relationship’: Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh on making Small Things Like These

‘Our relationship has grown with every project’

Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh have been friends for over 20 years, and their on-screen chemistry is undeniable. They first worked together on the 2001 film Disco Pigs, and have since starred in several other projects together, including Breakfast on Pluto, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and Peaky Blinders.

Their latest collaboration is Small Things Like These, a film adaptation of the novel by Claire Keegan. Murphy plays Bill Furlong, a coal merchant in rural Ireland in 1985. Walsh plays his wife, Kitty.

‘It’s a beautiful story about ordinary people’

“It’s a beautiful story about ordinary people,” says Murphy. “It’s about the small things in life that make a big difference.”

Walsh agrees. “It’s a very moving story,” she says. “It’s about the power of compassion and the importance of human connection.”

‘We’ve always had a great working relationship’

Murphy and Walsh have a long history of working together, and it shows on screen. They have a natural rapport and an easy chemistry that makes their performances believable.

“We’ve always had a great working relationship,” says Murphy. “We trust each other implicitly, and we’re always there for each other.”

‘It’s a privilege to work with someone like Cillian’

Walsh agrees. “It’s a privilege to work with someone like Cillian,” she says. “He’s an incredible actor, and he always brings out the best in me.”

‘You can feel the history of our relationship’

The chemistry between Murphy and Walsh is evident in Small Things Like These. The film is a powerful and moving story, and their performances are a big part of its success.

“You can feel the history of our relationship in the film,” says Walsh. “We’ve been through a lot together, and it shows on screen.”