Why Cillian Murphy’s Ambitious Sci-Fi Film Has Officially Taken Apple TV by Storm
Apple TV expands its library
Apple TV has added selected films that were not made as originals for the service. The titles include Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Eat, Pray, Love and Spider-Man: Far From Home. The films appear in a section called “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV.” Sunshine is among the additions, and the article says it is proving popular with viewers.
Murphy’s recent screen roles
Murphy recently returned as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which reached Netflix. The film drew 25.3 million views in its first three days, according to the article.
He also appeared at the end of Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, reprising his role as Jim. That appearance set up the horror story’s final chapter.
A reunion behind Sunshine
Sunshine reunited director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, five years after their work on 28 Days Later. The film is described as a 19-year-old science-fiction title. The article links Sunshine’s current attention to Apple TV’s broader selection of films. It does not provide audience figures for Sunshine or say that the film leads the service’s rankings.
Key points
- Apple TV has added selected non-original films to its library.
- Sunshine, starring Cillian Murphy, is described as popular on Apple TV.
- Danny Boyle directed Sunshine, with Alex Garland as writer.
- Murphy also returned as Jim in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.