Cillian Murphy, 49, Commands the Red Carpet at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Cillian Murphy, known for his sharp roles as Robert Oppenheimer and Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, showed once again that he knows how to make an entrance on the red carpet.
The actor attended the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards as a presenter, and he chose a striking black double-breasted suit with a crisp white shirt and tie. The look was simple but powerful, letting his presence speak for itself.
Cillian Murphy arrives at the #BAFTAFilmAwards.
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Murphy has a long history with BAFTA. He won for his role in Oppenheimer in 2024 and has received several nominations over the years, including one in 2007 for the Rising Star award and another in 2023 for his performance in Peaky Blinders. This year, although he was not individually nominated, he appears in Steve, a film up for Outstanding British Film.
Fans of Peaky Blinders have even more reason to be excited. Murphy will reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in the upcoming film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which is set to hit theaters on March 6. The series originally ran for six seasons and followed Shelby’s rise from a small-time gangster in post-WWI Birmingham to a wealthy businessman and politician.
Speaking to The Observer, Murphy explained his return to the franchise: “We got a really good script, and I have a sense of duty to the fans because, in many ways, they made the show the success that it is. It’s a proper bookend to the whole 36 hours of television.”
Murphy’s appearance at the BAFTAs reminds everyone why he is considered one of the most stylish and talented actors of his generation. He blends classic style with a strong screen presence, whether on stage, on set, or on the red carpet.
Murphy’s understated elegance proves that sometimes less really is more. What do you think of his BAFTA look this year? Share your thoughts in the comments.
