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Aran Murphy Cast in Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun'

Cillian Murphy's son, Aran, makes his feature film debut alongside Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, sparking discussions on nepotism.

  • 16-year-old Aran Murphy, son of acclaimed actor Cillian Murphy, is set to make his feature film debut in Taika Waititi's adaptation of 'Klara and the Sun'.
  • The film, based on a bestselling novel, follows a robot girl's quest to save a heartbroken family, with Aran playing a character named Rick.
  • Aran has previously demonstrated his acting talent in stage productions and a film, despite criticisms of nepotism surrounding his casting.
  • Cillian Murphy, Aran's father, recently received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 'Oppenheimer', leading the nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards.
  • The casting has ignited a debate on nepotism in the entertainment industry, with some fans expressing outrage while others defend the talent of 'nepo kids'.
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