Cillian Murphy has booked his next movie role! The 47-year-old
Actor recently won his first Oscar ! Cillian emerged victorious in the category of Best Lead Actor for his performance in Christopher Nolan ‘s Oppenheimer . On Monday (March 25), it was reported that Cillian will star in an upcoming film titled, Blood Runs Coal ! Keep reading to find out more… The movie will be based on the Mark A. Bradley book Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America , which details real-world events in 1960s
Pennsylvania. The story focuses on Jock Yablonski, a coal miner who advocated for better working conditions with the United Mine Workers after a mine
explosion killed his father. Jock was eventually murdered by his corrupt union president Tony Boyle. According to Deadline , who announced the casting news on Monday, Cillian will portray Chip Yablonski, Jock’s son who became a labor attorney to achieve justice for his father. The script for Blood Runs Coal will be written by Edge of Tomorrow duo Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth . Cillian is also attached as a producer. If you missed it, Cillian Murphy will officially return to one of his most iconic roles!