The spectacular rise of Cillian Murphy’s son Aran, his fortunate (and bizarrely similar) two new roles… and why I’m not convinced it’s all down to him inheriting his father’s genius

Aran Murphy, the 19-year-old son of Cillian Murphy, has landed prominent roles in two television dramas and a film, prompting debate about the advantage of having famous parents. The article argues that his family connections may have helped open doors, while acknowledging that the roles still require acting ability.

Murphy plays a difficult teenager in Sky Atlantic’s divorce drama *War* and HBO Max’s comedy-drama *Youth*, and appears in Taika Waititi’s film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s *Klara and the Sun*. The article notes that the parts in *War* and *Youth* are strikingly similar, and says his rapid run of high-profile casting would be difficult for an unknown young actor to match.